The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization continues to take an aggressive stance against other groups using “for the cure” phrasing in breast cancer charitable efforts, part of a wider trend toward disputes between non-profits on trademark issues. [Minneapolis Star-Tribune, earlier]
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Other ridiculous uses of patent law to “protect” the use of phrases:
“That’s hot” by Paris Hilton
“You’re fired!” by Donald Trump
“Seal Team 6” by Disney (recently withdrawn)
And I think we can add on every trademarked phrase a business has used to sell Americans crap we don’t need. It’s hard to believe this constitutes property that the law is willing to protect.