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Why Some Business Names Can’t Be Registered Trademarks—and Why KAHWA Survived

  • Post author:dwalston
  • Post published:January 8, 2026
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Why Bayou Grande Matters If You’re Choosing a Brand NameIf you’re picking a business name and thinking about federal trademark protection, the Federal Circuit’s recent Bayou Grande decision offers some…

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