▲ 395 ▼ Christian metal band sues netflix because google won't show them anymore. (stereogum.com) submitted 2 days ago by HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world 144 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] comador@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 child) First names literally cannot be trademakred for living beings, but they can for commerce purposes so long as said commerced entity doesn't also attempt to sue Mario for also using his born name on a non-trademarked product. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 child) I dont understand what you mean by the so long as part? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] comador@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 child) A notable high-profile legal defeat over first name usage involves reality star Kylie Jenner losing a trademark opposition against international pop singer Kylie Minogue. Basically, the name Kylie is perceived by the public as a first name, NOT a brand and therefore is unenforceable in a court of law. They can continue with the trademark all they want, but their limited to only suing other companies, not humans using the name. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago ah, gotcha. Thanks! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 child) I dont understand what you mean by the so long as part? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] comador@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 child) A notable high-profile legal defeat over first name usage involves reality star Kylie Jenner losing a trademark opposition against international pop singer Kylie Minogue. Basically, the name Kylie is perceived by the public as a first name, NOT a brand and therefore is unenforceable in a court of law. They can continue with the trademark all they want, but their limited to only suing other companies, not humans using the name. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago ah, gotcha. Thanks! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] comador@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 child) A notable high-profile legal defeat over first name usage involves reality star Kylie Jenner losing a trademark opposition against international pop singer Kylie Minogue. Basically, the name Kylie is perceived by the public as a first name, NOT a brand and therefore is unenforceable in a court of law. They can continue with the trademark all they want, but their limited to only suing other companies, not humans using the name. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago ah, gotcha. Thanks! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago ah, gotcha. Thanks! permalink fedilink source parent