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by joepie91_ 2083 days ago
> Also from what I've understood if you got a trademark, you have to defend it or else risk losing it. So while it often looks like a dick move, they're kinda forced.

This is false, but it's a myth that unfortunately just won't die. Genericide (which is what people usually mean with "losing a trademark") only applies if you are extremely negligent in defending a trademark.

See also: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2013/11/trademark-law-does-not...

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Good to know, thanks.