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#99: Trademark Dilution: The Cost of Being Iconic
20 minutes Posted Jun 11, 2026 at 5:52 am.
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Trademark law is traditionally concerned with consumer confusion, but what happens when a famous brand suffers harm even when nobody is misled?
 
In this episode of Trial by Podcast, Ashwini, Bridgette and Pippa unpack trademark dilution, exploring how the concept differs from ordinary trademark infringement and why jurisdictions such as the United States and Europe provide special protection for famous brands.