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16:57 Apr 20, 2021 |
German to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Law (general) / Trademarks | |||||||
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CH : unnötige Anlehnung AmE: unwarranted appropriation of likeness Explanation: Also related to the English Common Law idea of Passing-Off that doesn't mean handing-off or disposal, as some ProZ translators have mistakenly and disastrously believed - see the second weblink, but is a tort in English law often used when there is no breach of regd. coypright. Thanks to Lancashireman for the 'unwarranted' idea.... Example sentence(s):
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misappropriation Reference: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english-to-italian/law-contracts/6... |
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inappropriate mirroring Explanation: My take: Unfair conduct resulting from inappropriate/impermissible/undue mirroring of another product Example: "Copying or mirroring another product is copyright infringement which is an ethical and economic offense that deters creators." https://www.coursehero.com/file/39373616/COM-203-Module-5-Di... |
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unnecessary imitation Explanation: "unnötige Anlehnung" in French: imitation inutile https://www.faire-werbung.ch/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/20... The Unfair Competition Act may allow proceedings against unfair behaviour, including hindering and blocking, unnecessary imitation and exploitation of reputation or creation of a risk of confusion. In addition, several municipalities (ie, Montana, Lucerne, Frick and St Moritz) have successfully challenged domain names that included their geographical names before the civil courts, based on the Unfair Competition Act and their right to a name… https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/tradem... |
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