• Pfeffy@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    What do you think would happen if you tried to sell “Legos”?

    Do you think Lego would agree with you then?

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      5 months ago

      You’re diving into Intellectual Property law here, and there’s lots of nuance beyond just registered trademarks.

      You could likely be fine selling a round pastry filled with apples call “LEGOS”. If there was a trademark for it at one time, and it has been abandoned, you might even be able to register the trademark yourself for your round pastries.