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In response to "EFF disagrees about policing the trademark, fwiw. -- (link)" by Beryllium

I totally agree with EFF's position.

Posted by ReluctantCynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Mar 23 '16, 20:39

Policing your mark doesn't require attacking every single person who uses it inappropriately -- or lawfully. It's only in commercial contexts where the duty is required.

Like EFF said, use of marks in satire, political speech, or other First Amendment free speech stuff is perfectly okay. In fact, I advise my clients to send those folks letters of acknowledgment and support.

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I see what you're saying - but given that the product was entirely unrelated on a technical level, it seems that it leans toward a middle ground - Beryllium Mar 23, 20:43 4
- At a technical level, sure. But trademark law operates at a non-technical level. - ReluctantCynic Mar 23, 20:54 3
  - Ah, I see. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 23, 21:02 2
    - And thank you. I feel like I accomplished something meaningful today. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Mar 23, 21:10 1
      - Excellent! -- nm - Beryllium Mar 23, 21:12

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I totally agree with EFF's position.

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