4 November 2020TrademarksMuireann Bolger

Nirvana should lose smiley face TM, claims Marc Jacobs

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has claimed that the company representing grunge band Nirvana should lose its “smiley face” trademark and also face sanctions for discovery infractions.

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Nirvana should lose smiley face TM, claims Marc Jacobs

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