The Word ‘Emoji’ Is A Protectable Trademark?

Techdirt. Stories filed under "fair use" 2022-10-19

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Emoji Co. GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” They mostly are a licensing organization, and their registrations are in a wide range of classes: “from articles of clothing and snacks to ‘orthopaedic foot cushions’ and ‘[p]atient safety restraints.’” (Raise your hand if you’ve ever seen Emojico-branded patient safety restraints). Indeed, the court […]

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Mike Masnick

Date tagged:

10/19/2022, 19:57

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10/19/2022, 15:22