Analysis of Verbal Trademarks for Similarity to the Point of Confusion: Algorithm for the Work of a Forensic Linguist (Case Study)
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The article aims at the description of the algorithm of a forensic linguist work on the analysis of wordmarks(trademarks) for identity and similarity to the degree of confusion. The algorithm is described by a case study from expert practice – comparison of the names of reputable companies “Chickenses” and “Chickentses”, the first of which is a trademark registered within the territory of the Russian Federation.
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Методические рекомендации по проверке заявленных обозначений на тождество и сходство (приказ Роспатента от 31.12.2009 г. № 197). URL: http://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_102309/. Дата обращения: 07.09.2020.
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Guidelines for checking the claimed designations for identity and similarity (Rospatent order No. 197 of 31.12.2009). URL: http://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_102309/. Date of request: 07.09.2020. (in Russian).
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Decision of the Federal service for intellectual property of February, 28, 2020 on the application N 2013725568/33 "On the retention of legal protection of "Chickenses". URL: https://internet.garant.ru/#/document/77997596/entry/0. Date of request: 07.09.2020 (in Russian).
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