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Could I make pastry with brand names designs on it

Asked on Jan 10th, 2015 on Intellectual Property - California
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I would like to know if I could make and sell pastries with brand names on it, such as Chanel or Gucci. The cakes are made from scratch and the brand names also are done by me from pastry,with unique designs.
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Business Transactions Attorney serving Los Angeles, CA at Doland & Fraade
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No, even though Chanel or Gucci don't make pastry, they are "famouns" marks and your use would be called "trademark dilution". It also would be "unfair competition" on the basis of suggesting a false affiliation and/or endorsement. 
Answered on Jan 12th, 2015 at 8:23 AM

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