Yeah, that’s bullshit. And if they are asserting IP rights they don’t have, someone might have to take a stand. Maybe the EFF or the like would help with the fight.

I agree that’s a problem. Companies will always favor and protect partners that make them money. Unfortunate if their ostensible trademark rights are being used as a tool to eliminate the competition. Seniors React v. React (if used in connection with a channel) is a closer call if React by itself predated “Seniors…

See my other comment. It’s not generic in a trademark sense. Whether descriptive or generic is somewhat irrelevant. They will not be able to stop people from making reaction videos or calling it a reaction video. If they try (I haven’t seen any evidence they are), that would certainly be crappy of them. But again,…

It doesn’t matter if it’s a simple verb. How they use the word dictates whether it’s generic for this thing or service they are using it in connection with. REACT channel, which is how they are using it, is simply not generic. REACTION channel is also probably still highly descriptive. REACTION VIDEO channel would be…

Most video removals are the result of allegations of copyright infringement using the DMCA takedown procedures. Youtube has a trademark complaint procedure, but I’m not aware of any abuses using that procedure. Do you have any examples of takedowns for trademark infringement, particularly abusive uses of such a…

This article and most of the comments reflect a lack of understanding of trademark law. Obtaining a trademark registration does not mean you own the word. Trademarks work as a source identifier so that when people see the mark they associate it with a single source. The goal is to reduce customer confusion and allow…

The mortgage company wants to know where the money came from because they need to fully understand your financial situation. If the cash came from a loan shark at 50% interest, that might affect your ability to pay. Similarly, money from parents might just be loan you need to pay back and could affect your ability to…

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How old is too old to use a binkie? How old is that child in your view?