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geographically descriptive trademark

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A quick definition of geographically descriptive trademark:

A geographically descriptive trademark is a word, phrase, or symbol used by a company to distinguish its product from others based on where it comes from. For example, if a company makes cheese from Wisconsin, they might use the name "Wisconsin Cheese" as their trademark. To be protected by law, a trademark must be unique and registered with the government. If a trademark is too descriptive, it may not be protected.

A more thorough explanation:

A geographically descriptive trademark is a type of trademark that describes the geographic origin of a product or service. For example, "Florida Oranges" would be a geographically descriptive trademark for oranges grown in Florida.

However, in order to receive federal protection, a trademark must be distinctive rather than merely descriptive or generic. This means that a geographically descriptive trademark may not be eligible for protection unless it has acquired distinctiveness over time.

For instance, "California Pizza Kitchen" is a geographically descriptive trademark for a restaurant chain that originated in California. However, it has acquired distinctiveness over time and is now eligible for federal protection.

Overall, a geographically descriptive trademark can be a useful way for businesses to indicate the origin of their products or services, but it may not always be eligible for legal protection.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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