Archived Jeb! Forgot To Renew Web Domain: Donald Trump Buys JebBush.com (donald-trump.leadstories.com)
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Archived Jeb! Forgot To Renew Web Domain: Donald Trump Buys JebBush.com (donald-trump.leadstories.com)
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[–] TheRealVladimirPutin 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
See, this is why I hate other lawyers. If you have something to say, make your argument and let it stand on its own merits instead of appealing to authority.
Secondly, the ACPA only applies to trademarks and a "bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill (of said trademark)." Jeb Bush has not trademarked his own name. Strike one. Donald Trump is obviously not using Jeb's name to profit, he's using it to mock Jeb, which is perfectly legitimate. Strike two. The First Amendment may override certain applications of the ACPA. Strike three, Jeb! is outta here!!!
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[–] TheRealVladimirPutin 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
Maybe in Quebec. It is my understanding that in the United States, you must apply for a trademark. Otherwise, the system would fall apart. Everyone's name is their own trademark automatically? What happens if you have two Jim Smiths? Why would celebrities file for trademarks on their names if filing only exists to provide notice? A well known person would not need to provide such notice.
I don't think you know what "bad faith" means. It does not mean "being mean." "Bad faith" here would mean you **know **you are ripping off a trademark. Profit means to make a financial gain; it does not mean any benefit however intangible. Trump is allowed to mock the ineptitude and lack of leadership skills of his political opponents. Your half-assed logic is why Canada is not considered a free country.