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disparaging trademark

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A quick definition of disparaging trademark:

A disparaging trademark is a word, phrase, logo, or symbol used by a company to distinguish its products from others, but it is offensive or insulting to a particular group of people. For example, a trademark that uses a racial slur or derogatory term would be considered disparaging. To be protected by law, a trademark must be unique and registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. However, if a trademark is found to be disparaging, it may not be eligible for protection.

A more thorough explanation:

A disparaging trademark is a type of trademark that is considered offensive or derogatory towards a particular group of people. It is a mark that may be deemed to be insulting or disrespectful to a certain race, ethnicity, religion, or gender.

For example, the Washington Redskins football team had a trademark that was considered disparaging towards Native Americans. The trademark was eventually cancelled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2014.

Another example is the trademark for "Slants," a band made up of Asian-American musicians. The trademark was initially denied by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for being disparaging towards Asians, but was later approved by the Supreme Court in 2017.

These examples illustrate how a disparaging trademark can be controversial and may be subject to legal challenges. It is important for businesses to be aware of the potential implications of using a disparaging trademark and to consider alternative options for branding their products or services.

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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
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