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by ubernostrum 4272 days ago
If the store named "(thing) Joe's" builds its entire business on "we sell Trader Joe's products", there is a very reasonable case that they're confusing (possibly deliberately confusing) the public about whether they are or are not an actual Trader Joe's. Which... brings trademark law into play.

So, like I said. Maybe it's time for you to go back to law school.

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It is not plausible that "Pirate Joe's" is confusing. You can't simply discard "(thing)" and focus on "Joe's", trademarks are taken with their entire context.

See also, moron in a hurry.

I really need to stop arguing with idiots on the internet.