At 04:28 PM 1/23/2003, you wrote:
>it's not a claim, it's a done deal. he applied for the mark, and
>the trademark office gave it to him. it's his. he owns it,
>according to the federal government of the USA. of course it's
>ridiculous, that's the whole idea of trying it. and isnt it more
>ridiculous that starbucks can trademark a shade of green? other
>incredible examples abound....
the restaurant chain eat'n park has trademarked the standard "smiley face".
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