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Who knew? Banking giant Citigroup has trademarked “THANKYOU” and is now suing technology giant AT&T for how it says thanks to its own loyal customers. This is “unlawful conduct” amounting to wanton trademark infringement, Citigroup claims in its federal lawsuit.
Here is a copy (PDF) of the trademark certificates and trademark applications connected to what Citigroup is calling its “THANKYOU Marks.”
According to Citibank’s lawsuit (PDF) lodged Friday in New York federal court:
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Source: Ars Technica – Citigroup trademarks “THANKYOU” and sues AT&T for thanking clients