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Genericness A word or phrase can only be a trademark if it is a “source-indicator” for one company. (See What is a trademark? for...

First Use in the Marketplace Osho International Foundation, Zurich (OIF), claims that it has used Osho as a trademark since 1989, but in...

Even if some person or entity was able to prove first use of a trademark in the marketplace for a good or service, if other people began...

Fraud In many places even a valid trademark can be cancelled if the applicant committed fraud by saying something it knew or should have...

Religious Freedom There are laws protecting religious freedom in all the countries and areas where OIF has attempted to claim ownership of...