Julie Barrett is a freelance writer and photographer based in Plano, TX.

A Wordy Issue

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012


Yes, words do matter, particularly for the applicant for a trademark for a rooster-shaped lollipop. While you consider the culinary merits of such a confection, do ponder on the implications of a name. 

Ah, yes. 

And it's no wonder the US patent and Trademark office denied an application to trademark the term

This thing went all the way to a Federal Court of Appeals. (PDF)

Of course this isn't work safe due to the terms involved. Hell, it may even invoke a beverage alert. Can you imagine the poor law clerks who had to write up this decision? Hey, it may have been the most fun they've had all year, I dunno. 

I have to wonder how much the applicant spent in legal fees.


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