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Intellectual Property

Oct. 1, 2018

When does the parody defense in trademark cases fail?

Evidence of confusion and tarnishment often tip the balance.

Caitlin C. Conway

Associate
Harvey & Company

Email: cconway@harvey.law

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Peter Harvey

Principal
Harvey & Company

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FUNNY CAN MEAN DIFFERENT THINGS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE is actually a registered trademark (U.S. Reg. No. 2603698) for, among other things, "entertainment services in the nature of writing comedy scripts and comedy performances." The phrase ...

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