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related good
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A quick definition of related good:
A related good is a product that may not directly compete with another product, but appears to come from the same source and may infringe on a trademark. For example, a knife named "McKnife" could infringe on the trademark of "McDonald's" because it suggests a connection to the fast food chain.
A more thorough explanation:
A related good is a product that infringes on a trademark because it appears to come from the same source as the marked good, even if it doesn't compete with it. For example, a product called "McKnife" might infringe on the "McDonald's" trademark as a related good.
Another example of a related good could be a clothing line called "Adidas Sportswear" that uses a similar logo and design as the well-known "Adidas" brand, even though they don't sell the same type of products.
These examples illustrate how a related good can cause confusion for consumers who may think they are purchasing a product from a well-known brand, when in reality it is a different company using a similar name or design. This can harm the reputation and sales of the original brand, which is why trademark infringement laws protect against related goods.