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gfodor
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Redesigning the Windows Logo
Let's put tons of effort in to make a clean, simple, beautiful logo. And then let our lawyers stamp a honking (TM) on it to ruin it.
Zirro
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It annoys me too. Is there anyone here who knows if they are required to put it there to protect their brand, or if it's entirely optional?
culturestate
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There are some legal advantages, but it's largely optional. Note, for example, that Apple doesn't use it anywhere other than their written materials.
sixothree
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