UK court clears Google to use YouTube Shorts name in trademark dispute

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A UK high court has ruled that Google can continue using the name "YouTube Shorts" without infringing on the trademark of Shorts International, a British short films channel. The court found no likelihood of confusion among consumers. Judge Michael Tappin stated that while there may be some association between the two brands, Google's use of "shorts" does not harm the reputation of Shorts International's trademark. YouTube Shorts, launched in 2020, has grown rapidly, reaching over 1.5 billion monthly users and allowing videos up to three minutes long.


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