27 May 2022TrademarksAnne Gilson LaLonde

Beware zombie brands

Zombie brands are abandoned trademarks that are adopted by a new owner specifically to capitalise on consumer recognition of and loyalty to the discontinued mark. The new owner usually copies the abandoned mark to benefit from its nostalgic appeal.

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