Nintendo Loses a Trademark Battle with the Super Mario Grocery Store

Episode 252 March 27, 2025 00:04:20
Nintendo Loses a Trademark Battle with the Super Mario Grocery Store
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Nintendo Loses a Trademark Battle with the Super Mario Grocery Store

Mar 27 2025 | 00:04:20

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Show Notes

What happens when a small grocery store in Costa Rica shares a name with one of the most famous video game franchises of all time? In this episode, we dive into Nintendo’s unexpected trademark battle over “Super Mario” and why they lost the case. From international trademark laws to famous brand protections, we break down what went wrong—and what businesses can learn from it. Tune in for a fun and insightful look at the world of intellectual property!

 

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this discussion with international speaker and entrepreneur Jessen James, real estate entrepreneur Schuyler Williamson and Lindsey and Scott Sozio from Lavender.

 

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes.

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