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fragmede
on Aug 8, 2023
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I would rather see my books get pirated than this
In the UK, Scotland, specifically, McDonalds has lost at least two lawsuits against a Scottish family for trademark violations.
pessimizer
on Aug 8, 2023
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But if the Scottish family weren't named McDonald, McDonald's would be far more likely to win the case. In fact, an exception being made for a Scottish family's real name implies rights outside of strict trademark over the use of one's own name.
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