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Why did the inventor of the Baby Ruth candy bar sue Ruth when he made his own candy bar if the Baby Ruth candy bar wasn't actually named after the ball player?
The Curtiss Candy Company sued because of the way trademark law is written and enforced. Trademarks, unlike copyrights MUST be defended or they risk losing control of the mark through a process called "dilution". That is the reason aspiring writers are advised to use the generic term "tissue"; rather than "Kleenex®"
In this case "Babe Ruth" was judged to be close enough to "Baby Ruth" as to cause confusion in the minds of the public as to the origin of either product.
The Baby Ruth is named after the daughter of a US president. When her father was in office she was very popular and they named the Baby Ruth candy bar after her.
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What candy bar was named after its inventor's family horse?
Snickers.
What candy bar named after inventor's family horse?
Snickers
What candy bar was named after it's inventor's horse?
"Snickers"
What popular candy bar was named after the inventor's horse?
In 1930, the Snickers candy bar was released and named for the Mars family's favorite horse.
What candy bar was named after inventor's dog?
Hershey's there once was a scientist who had a chocolate brown dog...His name was Hersheys
Where did the Babe Ruth candy bar come from?
The Baby Ruth candy bar is named after President Grover Cleveland's daughter whose name was Babe Ruth . actually it was named after the base ball player. "Babe Ruth"
Who was the inventor of starburst?
Starburst candy was invented in the UK in 1960 by a man named Peter Phillips. The candy was originally known as Opal Fruits before being rebranded as Starburst in the US.
What candy is a sarcastic laugh?
You're probably looking for the answer "Snickers," although the candy bar was actually named after a horse.
Where is the candy Swedish fish made?
Actually, it was Sweden by a manufacturer named Malaco in the year 1958
What candy bar was named after baseball player in 1968?
For a brief period there was a candy bar named a "Reggie" after Reggie Jackson. The Baby Ruth was not named after Babe Ruth.
1920's dance and sneeze candy bar?
The 1920s "dance and sneeze" candy bar is actually the Charleston Chew. This candy was named after the dance that was popular during the 1920s.
What type of engine is named for its German inventor?
The diesel engine was named after its inventor, Rudolf Diesel.
