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29 June 2022TrademarksSarah Speight

Trademarking ‘The’: a lesson in emphasis and cooperation

The Ohio State University has been granted rights to use ‘THE’ on its merchandise, and fashion brand Marc Jacobs is awaiting registration for the same. But, asks Sarah Speight, should we be surprised?

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