Tagged: Trademark

Idaho Potatoes
6:27 am
Fri February 8, 2013

Keeping ‘Idaho Potatoes’ From Becoming ‘Brussels Sprouts’ No Easy Task

Credit Photo courtesy Idaho Potato Commission
A promotional photo of Idaho potatoes.

You've heard of fake designer handbags and imitation Apple stores. Well, the state of Idaho is worried about knock-off potatoes. Idaho is trying to block a trademark on the word “IDAHO” in Turkey. The state sees it as a potentially costly threat. But as Jessica Robinson reports, controlling the global brand is no easy task.

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