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Rash of trademark applications related to “Occupy Wall Street”

November 7, 2011

This article documents a surge of trademark applications to the USPTO related to the "Occupy Wall Street" movement (as well as other demonstrations along the same lines).  The article also highlights a useful distinction between ornamental use (such as wearing a t-shirt featuring a slogan) and a trademark (which is entitled to important legal protections). 

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Rash of trademark applications related to “Occupy Wall Street”

AUTHOR

Erik Pelton

Erik Pelton