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December 20, 2007
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West's Key382T Trademarks
West's Key382TVIII Violations of Rights
West's Key382TVIII(D) Defenses, Excuses, and Justifications
West's Key382Tk1521 Justified or Permissible Uses
West's Key382Tk1524 Expressive Use; Commentary
West's Key382Tk1524(2) k. Parody or Satire.

382T TrademarksManufacturer's electronic product advertisements using female shaped robot, wearing long gown, blonde wig, large jewelry and turning letters in what appeared to be "Wheel of Fortune" game show set was not "parody" of advertisement so as to be defense to trademark violation suit and protected by First Amendment.
White v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc., 971 F.2d 1395 (1992)



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