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False advertising and more
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
TM question of the day: This Ain't Goya spice blend
This Ain't Goya spice blend.
Suppose the makers sought registration for this as a trademark for spice blends. Would prohibiting registration violate the First Amendment?
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