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EFF urges court to dismiss church's trademark suit against "Mormon Stories Podcast"

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has urged a court to dismiss a trademark lawsuit filed by a church against the "Mormon Stories Podcast." The EFF argues that allowing such a lawsuit would set a dangerous precedent, akin to McDonald's controlling the term "fast food" or the Canadian government restricting the use of the word "Canada" in book titles. This case highlights concerns about trademark law being used to stifle speech and commentary. AI

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EFF urges court to dismiss church's trademark suit against "Mormon Stories Podcast"

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