CIPO has officially confirmed the decision to deny the trademark and return the term to the public domain. Thank you to the 370 people who stepped up to protect this cultural staple from corporate gatekeeping. Stay alert to ensure these terms remain free for everyone.
May 1, 2012
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We are approaching 250 signatures and need a final push to hit this goal. Post the link on Facebook right now to show CIPO that our culture belongs to everyone. Text three friends and get them to sign before the end of the day.
Reached 100 supporters
February 2, 2012
February 1, 2012
We are approaching one hundred signatures and I need you to push harder right now. Post the link on your Facebook feed and text three friends to get them to sign before we hit our next milestone.
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Arepa is a Venezuela's dish, it is a popular food for breakfast or dinner. Nobody can own it as a trade mark. It is like somebody trying to register the word "hamburger" or "burger".
Arepa is a Venezuela's dish, it is a popular food for breakfast or dinner. Nobody can own it as a trade mark. It is like somebody trying to register the word "hamburger" or "burger".
This is ridiculous. You cant trademark a food that has been around forever. My grandma made these every morning for years.
Imagine trying to trademark the word pizza or bread. Thats exactly what this is. Stop it.
AREPA IS LIFE. Leave it alone no one owns our culture.
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CIPO has officially confirmed the decision to deny the trademark and return the term to the public domain. Thank you to the 370 people who stepped up to protect this cultural staple from corporate gatekeeping. Stay alert to ensure these terms remain free for everyone.
May 1, 2012
Final supporters
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 6, 2012
February 4, 2012
We are approaching 250 signatures and need a final push to hit this goal. Post the link on Facebook right now to show CIPO that our culture belongs to everyone. Text three friends and get them to sign before the end of the day.
Reached 100 supporters
February 2, 2012
February 1, 2012
We are approaching one hundred signatures and I need you to push harder right now. Post the link on your Facebook feed and text three friends to get them to sign before we hit our next milestone.
7 Comments
Arepa is a Venezuela's popular dish. It should not be used as a trademark. It's like a taco, burrito, etc. Free the AREPA!.....
Arepa is a Venezuela's dish, it is a popular food for breakfast or dinner. Nobody can own it as a trade mark. It is like somebody trying to register the word "hamburger" or "burger".
Arepa is a Venezuela's dish, it is a popular food for breakfast or dinner. Nobody can own it as a trade mark. It is like somebody trying to register the word "hamburger" or "burger".
This is ridiculous. You cant trademark a food that has been around forever. My grandma made these every morning for years.
Imagine trying to trademark the word pizza or bread. Thats exactly what this is. Stop it.
AREPA IS LIFE. Leave it alone no one owns our culture.
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Arepa is a Venezuela's popular dish. It should not be used as a trademark. It's like a taco, burrito, etc. Free the AREPA!.....