Re: BN Lives
Author: Pdxrailtransit
Date: 06-05-2020 - 21:08
George Andrews Wrote:
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> That's one of the Heritage paint schemes BNSF
> instituted a few years ago, all on covered
> hoppers. I've caught the Frisco car @ Auburn, WA.
> Maybe a copyright / trademark deal like the EwePee
> heritage - painted diesels ???
Yeah, trademark law is pretty interesting. There is kind of a use it or lose it principal. Also, there could be a regional donut chain in say New England, and one in Montana with the same name and similar logos, but as long as they aren't competing in the same area there is not necessarily a trademark issue.