“Very demure, very mindful” frenzy highlights risks for brands when viral trends lead to misreporting

“Very demure, very mindful” frenzy highlights risks for brands when viral trends lead to misreporting

A frenzy of headlines over a TikTok influencer’s rights to her catchphrase raises wider concerns over the risks that legitimate brands face due to trademark misunderstandings and misreporting, argues this week’s Saturday opinion column.

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