30 things you will not believe are trademarks

The use of these words, sounds and even colors could land you in a trial.


Can you have acertain shade of color? Or perhaps, claim a specific sound? Well, if you ask T-Mobile, Reese, orGeorge LucasThe answer is yes, you can absolutely. In fact, there are countless phrases, images, colors and sounds, which you probably have a daily meeting - which are actually the intellectual property of someone, and they have the documentation to prove it. So before you find yourself on the wrong side of a cease-you know whatsurprising brands actually exist for things you never expect to have them.

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The phrase "it's hot"

Paris hilton posing on the red carpet
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Reality TV Star-Star-DJParis Hilton made such an impression with the pet door, "it is hot", itShe decided to Marquerie this. The socialite was so admiring to maintain its intellectual propertyShe even continued brand To use the phrase on a greeting card.

2
Photos of the Eiffel tower at night

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Trying to sell your photo of the Eiffel Tower at night might just end up costing you in the long run. While the tower itself is in the public domain (so do not hesitate to get away during the day), the lighting display is a separate work of art - andcopyrightAt that. If you want to sell your nocturnal image of the beautiful lighting, you must request permission from theCompany operating the Eiffel TowerWho heads thefamous landmark.

3
Gestures "Lightning" Usain Bolt

surprising copyright trademark
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Surprisingly, even a gesture may be labeled. In addition to marking his name, the riderUsain bolt ToWent up to the mark His signature "Lightning Bolt" Victory Move.

4
TheLaw and order ring

stabler and benson in law and order special victims unit
Nbc

It's "Dun Dun" before each episodeLaw and orderwas created by composerMike Postand its brand isowned by NBCUniversal Media.

5
Reese's Orange

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Orange on the packaging of your peanut peanut butter is not something you see on another envelope food. If you return it, you will see thatWrappers Reese clearly state The "orange background color is a trademark."

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The word "baggies"

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You can use the word "sacgies" as a generic name for plastic sandwich bags, but it is actually a marked term. "Baggies" is aRegistered trademark of Pactiv CorporationWhich owns Hefty and is a subsidiary of Reynolds Group Holdings - the people behind Reynolds Wrap.

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The phrase "be ready to rumble"

surprising copyright trademark
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Advertiser boxing and wrestlingMichael Buffer knew he had a good idea on his hands when he came with the phrase "Let's get ready to rumble!" cushionMark of the sentence in 1992 and would haveover 400 million license its use in the decades since.

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The word "face"

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While pitching says the word "face" might seem too expensive, this is exactly whatMark Zuckerberg succeeded in following theSuccess FCCedelivered. The word "face" isNow a trademark of FacebookBut only when applied potentialsocial media competitors.

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Magenta t-mobile

T-mobile store
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This bright pink signage on your local T-mobile store is more than a nice color. mobile-T is so adontif the magenta beingHis property marketing the Telecom giant releasedCease-and withdrew several companies for use without their permission.

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The sound of breathing of Darth Vader

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Did you know that you can even mark the sound of the breath of someone? Well, if the individual in question is Darth Vader, that is to say. It's true: lucasfilmin fact marked The famous under the helmet Anakin Skywalker Inhale and exhale - which was created by breathing through a scuba regulator.

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The phrase "it's on donkey kong"

donkey kong plush toy in machine
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This may not surprise that Donkey Kong was a Nintendo brand. But even hard fans of the game brand might be shocked to discover that "it is on Donkey Kong," a popular sentenceAmong the '90s TV Characters and sorority girls prepares to spar, isNintendo also mark.

12
Ups brown

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Do not try to copy your driver look UPS, unless you want to talk to the lawyer of the company. This chocolate-brown hue formally known as "Pullman brown"-is one ofNumerous company's trademarks.

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The term "superhero"

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While this may seem like a case for anyone with special powers and Cape, the term "superhero" isactually a marked sentence. However, somewhat interesting (and dismaying fans that could prefer a business on the other), it is condominium by longtime rivals, Marvel and DC Comics.

14
Apple's slide-unlocking function

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TheSlide gesture to unlockYou used to unlock the previous versions of the iPhone was more than a cool function - it is also a patent belonging to Apple. The company has even continued its pursuitSamsung for $ 119.6 million To use the similar function and, after a long battle in court, won the decision.

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And the sound "chime" on his devices

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Apple does not take shy on the trademarks of their products, which includes the sounds they do. In addition to the Swipe-to-Deverrin functionality, the companyalso has a trademark for the sound You hear when you turn on one of his devices.

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The term "real estate agent"

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Although the term frequently used as a synonym for a real estate agent, "real estate agent" is actually a marked term. Try to use it in the wrong context and theNational Association of Real Estate Agents could just come call.

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Zippo's Click Sound

surprising copyright trademark
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You know that satisfying a sound you hear when you explode a zippo lighter to ignite your favorite candle - and again when you browse it closed? Yeah, they possess that. The brand says that the sound is so specific to their productsThey secured a trademark for that In 2018.

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The word "Onesie"

baby clothes things no woman over 50 should own
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Think "OneSie" is a generic term for a baby's part of a baby? Still think. This name is in fact marked property of theGerber Childrenswear Company.

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Tiffany Blue

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This small blue box is better to be of Tiffany. Although it is often imitated, this nuance of widely recognized blue is specific to the giant jewelry andlegally marked.

20
The Boise Football Field of Boise State

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You will want to think twice before installing Blue Turn on your local football field. TheBlue lawn is a signature of Boise State University's football stadium - In addition to being the first school to have a non-green area, they also have a trademark on turf.

21
Ping pong

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Have you ever wondered what is the difference between ping-pong and table tennis table? The first isParker Brothers Society Game BrandAnd the latter is a generic term for the same game.

22
The phrase "this sick beat"

taylor swift on awards show red carpet
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You can think that your beats are sick enough, but do not publish this thought anywhereTaylor Swift could see it. TheSongstress marks the sentence "This sick beat" of its single blow "shakes it," as well as "delighted to meet you, where were you?" and a handful of other statements of his album1989.

23
Yellow post-it

surprising copyright trademark
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Although you can see the color elsewhere, you will not catch the post-it's a specific yellow shade.Office supplies unless they are notmade by his parent company 3M.

24
Carbon ice

Solid carbon dioxide
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Whether in your drink or be used in a science class, if you referred that solid carbon dioxide as "dry ice", you were at a given moment using a term thathad been the trademark From the dry ice company from 1925 to 1989, when he officially expired.

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Name of 50 cents rapper

50 cent celebrity pets
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Can you really market a price? Well,you can if you are50 cents And it is used as your name without prior authorization. The rapper even went up toSue Taco Bell to use his name and image in an advertisement that suggested changing his aniker to 79 cents, 89 cents or 99 cents for a donation to the charity of his choice.

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Pink barbie

MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 22: Barbie dolls at G! come giocare, trade fair dedicated to games, toys and children on NOVEMBER 22, 2013 in Milan. - Image
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AmericaPreferred blond hair doll Not only has a trade name, but even its favorite color is legally protected. And using the color-officially called Pantone 219C - is something that Mattel will not let you go. The same markRCA records pursued to use the color In the packaging of the single Aqua "Barbie Girl", the title of the song and by the song also received the group in hot water.

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The phrase "just a child of Akron"

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James Lebron Not only has his opponents on the basketball court, he claims a number of hisSignature sentences, too, especially: "Just a child of Akron."

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The word "bam!"

surprising copyright trademark
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It's totally good for holler "bam!" While whisking a refined eating feast on your stove at home, do not try to useEMERIL LAGASSE Signature shouted to sell kitchen supplies. It's because theCelebrity Chef Marquemarked The statement regarding cooking utensils.

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Guy Fieri Name

Guy Fieri speaking into the mic
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Food network starGuy Fieri marks its name under the international class 30, which means you can not use its moniker in association with virtually any food product. Oh, and he has one for the phrase "city of the flavor" too.

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The Ringtone of the New York Stock Exchange

surprising copyright trademark
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Do not try to use the sound of the New York Stock Exchange or you may pay for that. TheBell's emblematic clamp belongs to NYSE, as are the capitalized versions of the sentences: "opening the bell" and "closing fence".


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