Originally posted by Oerdin
The EU's attempts to recover these terms is no more valid then if MExico attempted to copy right the term Burrito or if Japan tried to copy right the term Sushi. They are now common words used in the English language and no one has claim upon them.
The EU's attempts to recover these terms is no more valid then if MExico attempted to copy right the term Burrito or if Japan tried to copy right the term Sushi. They are now common words used in the English language and no one has claim upon them.
I have no objection to them using the word 'ham', but they should build up their own reputation rather than trading on the reputation of others. They can sell 'Calgary Ham' or whatever.
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