Dogecoin Users Outraged Over Trademark

Dogecoin Users Outraged Over Trademark

Ultra Pro has made an announcement on the subject after the article was published. It can be read here. The Dogecoin community was introduced to some negative information recently when it was uncovered that Ultra Pro International, a case and sleeve company, announced plans to trademark the word "Doge." The move was met with outrage and confusion from the community, along with fear that it would affect merchants selling Doge-related products that accept Dogecoin. CCN. It all started when Twitter user Little Shibe uncovered a document stating that Ultra Pro was looking to file for a....


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