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LAPD Foundation Tries to Use Trademark Claim to Shutdown Critical Merch
The LAPD foundation’s threat to Cola over “Fuck the LAPD” highlights how rights claims can be used to crush criticism.
SXSW Is Accused of Using Copyright and Trademark Claims to Suppress Criticism
Copyright and trademark strikes are increasingly being used to force content takedowns.
Intellectual Property Panel Tells Johnson and Johnson That No, It’s Not Allowed to Seize a Parody Domain
J&J wanted the website shut down.
Mike Lindell’s Upcoming Social Platform to Get a Name Change After Legal Threat
The name “Vocl” is out.
Markiplier Rallies Behind SCP After “Illegitimate Trademark” Is Used to Demand Control of Its Website
SCP is funding a lawsuit against the trademark holder “to annul his false trademark and prevent his continued copyright infringement.”
Disney Block Trademark of Decentralized Internet Company TRON
Disney said that it would harm their brand if another company tries to trademark TRON.
Facebook Is Trying to Trademark the Word “BOOK” in Europe
The application has been accepted by the EUIPO and is currently being examined, with a decision expected at a later date.
