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Regarding that "disclaimer" in the corner, here's why it was added:

https://micahflee.com/2013/11/canonical-shouldnt-abuse-trade...



US Trademark law is kind of sticky. If you don't actively defend your trademark, you can lose it.


But isn't there a 'fair use' clause? At least there used to be one at one time before we lost our liberties, rights, and freedoms with the DMCA and Patriot Act.




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