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Old 06-04-2025, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeVillages View Post
I did additional research.
“The Villages" is a trademark, registration number 5084701, not just a place name. So no one can use it without TV’s express permission. Looks like ***************** dot com is trying to violate trademark laws by adding “The" before their web address. Like it or not, that is the law.
?? I don’t see the word “The” in either the name of the publication or the web address. Am I missing something?
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