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Meta given 30 days to cease using the name Threads by company that trademarked it 11 years ago (www.techspot.com)

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Meta given 30 days to cease using the name Threads by company that trademarked it 11 years ago::undefined

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[-] nossaquesapao@lemmy.eco.br 6 points 1 year ago

Your trademark is protected only in the field you're in, but if you're a widely known brand, and can prove it, you usually have some special protection, allowing you to prevent others from using it in all fields.

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