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Written by Fredrik Graver on 2025-01-17 at 17:56

Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless https://theconversation.com/legally-they-cant-be-called-uggs-outside-of-australia-but-the-name-will-stick-regardless-247562

This is a perfect example of why trademark law is ridiculous. Applying for copyright protection for a name that is already a generic term seems like theft to me.

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