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‘Coca Cola’ Tastes the Feeling of ‘Zero’

Author: Intellepedia
June 1, 2016
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

Coca-Cola has secured US trademark registration for “zero” after a prolonged legal battle, but without exclusive rights over the term. The decision highlights the complexities of trademark law concerning generic terms in the beverage industry.

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