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Old 06-17-2009, 05:19 PM  
CarlosTheGaucho
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Originally Posted by WiredGuy View Post
Ordinarily since Fling the dating site and Fling the chocolate are non-competing industries I would say there's no dispute. But clearly the chocolate maker is going after a certain degree of 'naughtiness' with their sales pitch that I actually think Fling has a legitimate claim to a C&D and/or other legal actions.

Especially because the chocolate company is putting a TM behind the Fling name, that really is pushing the limit and clearly a lot.

Definitely a good claim for Fling to send their lawyers after them.
WG
complicated case, depends on what branches is the trademark registered for etc.
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