Easy Does It
Posted by Daithí on August 14, 2007 , 2 Comments
Intellectual Property: The easyGroup of companies has built up a significant reputation in the name “easy” and has a number of trademark applications and registrations in many countries. easyGroup cannot permit others to use the “easy” name without the group’s rights being prejudiced. It follows that no use should be made of the name “easy” (or anything similar to it) without our consent.
Spotted this in the footer of an email I received yesterday. Are they for real? It’s the broadest statement of the obligation to defend a trademark I’ve ever seen…
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2 Responses to “Easy Does It”
said on August 16th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
It’s a good starting position anyway.
said on August 17th, 2007 at 1:17 am
Bill McGeveran has a good analysis of abandonment and protection and what he calls ‘perverse incentives’ here: When The Law Forces You To Sue.
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