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Old 05-11-2011, 11:10 AM   #1
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LXer: Utah Court Strikes Blow for Free Speech, Dismisses Trademark and CFAA Claims Against Political


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As we've noted before, many trademark owners are none too happy when political activists use their marks as part of a larger statement about the owners' business or political practices. Sometimes, that unhappiness takes the form of improper legal threats and even lawsuits designed to silence critical speech. In a ruling issued today, a federal judge called a halt to one such lawsuit, affirming the essential balance between trademark rights and free speech.

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