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Johnson & Johnson Loses Major Trademark Lawsuit

Posted by kdawson on from the pass-the-tylenol dept.

Dekortage writes "As previously discussed here, the health-products giant Johnson & Johnson sued the American Red Cross over use of the ubiquitous 'red cross' logo. J&J has now lost. The presiding judge said Johnson & Johnson's claim against the organization was doubtful because the manufacturer entered into a brand-sharing promotional agreement with the American Red Cross in 1986 — not to mention that the two organizations agreed to share the logo way back in 1895. Sounds like J&J may need to crack open some Tylenol and Band-Aids."

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  1. Re:So, what did the Swiss have to say about this? by doit3d · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The red cross is the swiss flag inverted. The Red Cross founder was swiss. You are only partially correct. The Red Cross flag is an inverted Swiss flag, but the founder (Clara Barton, a civil war nurse), was born in Massachusetts. I have worked as an executive at a local chapter, as well as having been a volunteer for many years, so I do know what I'm talking about. You should have never been modded informative.
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  2. Re:it sure is a religious symbol by belmolis · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yes, it is true that due to anti-Semitism the red Star of David is not recognized internationally, but that doesn't change the fact of its existence and use.