Can you own a certain shade of a color? Or, perhaps, lay claim to a specific sound? Well, if you ask T-Mobile, Reese’s, or George Lucas, the answer is yes, you absolutely can. In fact, there are countless phrases, images, colors, and noises—some of which you likely encounter on a daily basis—that are actually someone’s intellectual property, and they have the paperwork to prove it. So, before you find yourself on the wrong side of a cease-and-desist, read on for 35 weird trademarks you won’t believe exists. We’ve even thrown in a few failed attempts to show you just how far some people go in
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