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Bedazzled, but Protectable? The Trademark Questions Behind “MURRRDER” Merch Dispute

If you’ve been following the drama unfolding on the TV show “The Traitors” (U.S.), you’re already familiar with the tartan-clad chaos, castle intrigue, and Alan Cumming’s fashion statements. One particular outfit—a sleeveless jumper bedazzled with the word “Murrrder” in glitter—has now taken center stage in a rather t…