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Surname is a fairly common mark registered as a trademark — and since it is (by default) shared by a number of individuals, it is also a part of public domain. Surname trademarks are a vivid example of a legal dilemma of how to properly balance two conflicting values — public interest and private right. The EU trademark law did provide some means to protect public domain; however, the question arises whether it is enough to provide protection within such a specific area as surname trademarks.
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https://doi.org/10.19195/0137-1134.127.10