+29 US based companies should not be allowed to use landmarks in foreign countries for their brand name ( e.g. Patagonia, K2 , Everest etc. ) amirite?

by Sonya18 5 months ago

A. Even if Chile had somehow trademarked Patagonia (it's a region that crosses international borders), it'd be moot because Patagonia the company is based out of the United States. Chilean law doesn't apply here. They may not be able to do business in Chile, but that about it. B. Funny enough, all three of your examples are things that are shared by multiple countries...so who's landmark is it? C. Naturally occurring landmarks aren't really something that can be trademarked like that. maybe I am not looking at it correctly? This.

by Anonymous 5 months ago

Lmfao dude wait til you see what's going on in Asia and south america

by kariane76 5 months ago

How about requiring companies with US geographical names to do their manufacturing stateside? The North Face, which is named after a feature at California's Yosemite National Park, outsources to China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia.

by Sufficient_Kick 5 months ago

Now China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc all have towns named Half dome. Those factories/countries will do whatever they can do keep big clients because they provides many jobs to them. Source: I grew up in one of those countries you mentioned

by Anonymous 5 months ago

Solution in search of a problem.

by hackettleanne 5 months ago