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bucolic_frolic

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2. I doubt that parody is close enough to violate trademark law

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Mon Nov 21, 2022, 06:20 PM

Nov 2022

Neither the text nor the sounds are close enough. The names are rhythmic, but spaniel is a type of dog. 'Bad' and 'Jack' just no cigar.

Furthermore, the products serve different purposes. One has a dog on the label, the other doesn't. One bottle is clear, one is opaque. The whiskey has a side to its label. 'Tennessee' is a state, very common on many products. So many differences.

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Justices asked to hear dog toy dispute. Will they bite? [View all] catbyte Nov 2022 OP

Screw Jack Daniels. Get a sense of humor you ass-backwards clods! hlthe2b Nov 2022 #1

I doubt that parody is close enough to violate trademark law bucolic_frolic Nov 2022 #2

It seems so stupid. I have cat toys that look like food brands -- the "Meowchan ramen" package catbyte Nov 2022 #4

Streisand Effect* Pinback Nov 2022 #3