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Twitter’s not the only company that could sue Meta over Threads
Zordich
submitted a trademark application for the term "Thread" in 2018.
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The application was authorized, but there is still an opposition period for potential complaints.
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Zordich's lawyer may claim that Meta's Threads service violates her trademark.
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They could argue that the launch of Meta's Threads would cause confusion in the marketplace.
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They may also claim that it could weaken the football-related Thread trademark.
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Legal experts agree that Zordich has a conceivable case for trademark infringement.
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Michael J. Feigin, an attorney, supports the argument that Meta's Threads could cause confusion and weaken the trademark.
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The outcome of the potential legal dispute remains to be seen during the opposition period.
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BY - ASHAY JAIN
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