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Based on the European rules, they might have some success claiming exclusivity on ‘Atlanta cola’ (though Coca Cola probably wouldn’t want them to do this, as any company making it in Atlanta to a specified standard would be able to use the name).

Honestly I assume this is more or less why the food industry resents protected names so much; it’s perceived exclusivity/specialness, but not based on a brand controlled by a single company.



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