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In response to "that's crap" by humbug

Yes. But does mere government recognition or registration turn commercial speech into government speech? -- nm

Posted by ReluctantCynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Dec 22 '15, 12:41

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nah, the existence of the system doesn't preclude anyone from labeling their goods/services whatever they want to. they're just not entitled to use - humbug Dec 22, 12:45 3
- So someone with a common law trademark would be excluded from the federal courts? Or they are just not entitled to federal registration ... - ReluctantCynic Dec 22, 12:49 2
  - sue under common law if you want but don't ask the feds to give you the heightened Lanham Act sword to wield against your competitors -- nm - humbug Dec 22, 12:53 1
    - I can't go that far. - ReluctantCynic Dec 22, 13:12

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