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An Open Internet Law Casebook

OIL Casebook: Trademark Dilution

This topic considers what happens when someone uses a trademark, but there is no likelihood of confusion. Some marks are famous enough that they get to "own the field," even against non-confusing uses. These materials consider when dilution should - and should not - apply.