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To: MortMan

“It is her actual name”


That does not really matter in copyright or trademark cases.

My surname is the same as a famous brand but I would not be allowed to sell a product with my name on it.

A few years ago a member of the Gallo family (wines) started a cheese business and had the Gallo name on it. The wine Gallo sued and the cheese Gallo had to change the name of their product.

So a name is not a shield.


17 posted on 05/11/2016 7:17:46 AM PDT by CIB-173RDABN (The government is the problem, not the solution.)
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To: CIB-173RDABN

I think Googe’s campaign could do fine with a different font for her name. After all she is running as a politician not an IT company.


19 posted on 05/11/2016 7:21:47 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: CIB-173RDABN

On the other had, Mike Rowe Software won its case against Microsoft, because Michael (Mike) Rowe had a business retailing software.

The other issue is that she is not in a commercial venture - she is running for office. Her name is enforced by election law - it is what will appear on the ballot.

I think that the trademark on the font is all that is in play here.


23 posted on 05/11/2016 7:46:32 AM PDT by MortMan (Let's call the push for amnesty what it is: Pedrophilia.)
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