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Teleshopping logos are just generic public trademarks

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That bright red seal of approval means absolutely nothing regarding quality. The iconic logo seen on thousands of random gadgets is completely open for public use, allowing literally any manufacturer to slap it on their packaging to artificially boost consumer trust without passing a single inspection.

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Teleshopping logos are just generic public trademarks
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