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[โ€“] whaleross@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm throwing out the terms BURGR, SAUSGE, STEK as prior art so nobody can trademark them and everybody that produces vegetarian or vegan food can use them free of charge.

[โ€“] M137@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Some brands are already doing stuff like this. Here in Sweden we have "Ch*cken style", "Chick-un" etc. And some are pretty funny but does break these new shitty rules like "meat-free meatballs".

[โ€“] magnetichuman@fedia.io 0 points 1 day ago

I don't think thats how trademark law works, but I appreciate the energy