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We need a signal boost on this pronto! Rearz, the Canadian diaper company out of Ontario is attempting to trademark the term ABDL.

Filing

The term this community has used for years to identify itself and distinguish itself as a label, would no longer be allowed to be used legally outside of identifying Rearz products. They could sue any person or company attempting to use “ABDL” or derivatives to identify itself or products. They would have a huge choke-hold on the market and our community.

I’m all for free market and competition, especially in our very niche market, but, this would completely stifle the market and tie a single supplier and company to that term and label we’ve grown and developed over the years.

They have no right to it.

I enjoy Rearz products, but I am definitely willing to not give them further support if they continue this shifty shit.

For people questioning if this is authentic or not, here’s the URL for the case:

http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=87654755&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch

You can get a hold of Rearz and let them know your opinion of this:

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed af. Rearz is basically applying for ownership of our community. A corporation. Is seeking to trademark and market. Our community. And get paid royalties for it.

This link is from a law firm that describes how to oppose a trademark. Sadly you’ll need a lawyer to do it effectively. Hopefully someone in the community will see this and be able to help

@thepaddedprofessional @pupartemis @babiedboi can you help spread this? There’s only a two week window two file a notice of opposition from the time the process starts