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Re:Sprite: a different drone by narrowrail on Tuesday May 19, 2015 @03:17PM (#9572439)
As mentioned by others, that's not how trademark law works. Soda and drones are not likely to be confused in the marketplace. I'd bet you $1000 on longbets.org that KO do not cause this company to change the name of their toy drone company.
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Re:Sprite: a different drone by iamcurious on Tuesday May 19, 2015 @03:28PM (#9572515)
My understanding of law leaves lots to be desired, but wouldn't the trial, even if they won, be way too expensive? And there is always the risk of losing, Coca-Cola can certainly afford better lawyers.
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Re:Sprite: a different drone by tobltobs on Tuesday May 19, 2015 @03:55PM (#9572683)
If I would be a startup I would love that kind of publicity.
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Re:Sprite: a different drone by iamcurious on Tuesday May 19, 2015 @04:14PM (#9572817)
Sure, as long as you can convert said publicity into money faster than you the lawsuit drains you.
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Re:Sprite: a different drone by nacs on Tuesday May 19, 2015 @04:02PM (#9572730)
> Soda and drones are not likely to be confused in the marketplace

This drone does look like a 2-liter [Sprite] bottle though :)

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Re:Sprite: a different drone by jellicle on Tuesday May 19, 2015 @05:15PM (#9573175)
You didn't even click the link I provided, did you?
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