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Talk About Famous US Brands: is it illegal?

Matt_2190

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Hello everyone!

A question for the more experienced people of this forum.

I was thinking of writing a book in which to talk about the differences between the American brands and the brands in my country.

I would like to indicate the success factors and explain why US brands became so large and famous and give some advice or ideas to be able to imitate them, obviously talking about the territorial / cultural differences too.

But a doubt came to me: is it possible to name the big brands (Apple, Netflix, Microsoft, etc.) in a book? In my country you can do it safely, as long as you don't speak bad about it. Is this also the case in the USA? What are the legal issues?

Should I use some formulas like "the brands mentioned are of their respective owners and have no relationship with me"?

In short, what is the right path?
 
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While the forum probably isn't the best place to get legal advice, in short you are correct. Brands in the US wouldn't really have a case unless you were to defame them or use their branding to imply endorsement.

Referring to brands as case studies should not be an issue. Most publishers choose to include a notice that trademarks are the property of their respective owners and the use of those trademarks to not imply endorsement.

Unfortunately, I'm not in the best position to give you an exact template, but you are barking up the right tree.
 

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While the forum probably isn't the best place to get legal advice, in short you are correct. Brands in the US wouldn't really have a case unless you were to defame them or use their branding to imply endorsement.

Referring to brands as case studies should not be an issue. Most publishers choose to include a notice that trademarks are the property of their respective owners and the use of those trademarks to not imply endorsement.

Unfortunately, I'm not in the best position to give you an exact template, but you are barking up the right tree.
Thank you!

Yes, if I decide to go ahead I will certainly talk to a lawyer for advice. But I was curious and wondered if it could be done. :)
 

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