Who Owns DFTBA? An Introduction to Trademarks

The video discusses the unauthorized use of the phrase 'don't forget to be awesome' by companies like Urban Outfitters and the challenges of trademark enforcement. It highlights the community ownership of the phrase and the values it represents. The video also explains the concept of genericization, where trademarks become generic terms, using examples like aspirin and escalator. The speaker concludes that the phrase belongs to the community, not individuals, and emphasizes the importance of shared values.

What does the speaker suggest about the ownership of the phrase within the nerdfighter community?

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How does the speaker relate the concept of trademark genericization to the nerdfighter community?

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