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Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by Croftengea on Monday October 30, 2023 @02:43PM (#38073838)
I remember Microsoft having a clash with ASDA over the name of underwear "microsoft": https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-everywhere-except-un...
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Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by paulddraper on Monday October 30, 2023 @03:06PM (#38074184)
> I remember Microsoft having a clash with ASDA over the name of underwear "microsoft"

Though that's clear case of different industries.

Threads is a much more compelling case.

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Re:Threads Software Limited gives Meta 30 days to stop using... by HPsquared on Monday October 30, 2023 @03:10PM (#38074243)
Funnily enough there are SEVERAL clothing businesses named "Threads".
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