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Old 08-11-2023, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown View Post
So you feel it is "fair use"?

If so likely as a parody.

"Parody — Parody is considered fair use of a trademark as it would not result in a likelihood of confusion with consumers. In these cases, consumers would likely understand that the secondary use of the mark is the subject of a joke. In addition, courts usually recognize parody as falling under the protection of the First Amendment."

From: What is Trademark Fair Use? | US Trademark Lawyers
Who is the consumer?

It is art work on a driveway.