How about some X, Y and Z :)
X has been most recognized for use by Y for well over a century. Over the years Y used a few other adaptions/variations of X in order to spread its influence and reach around parts of the world where X was not acceptable. Although Y obtained protection for use of X internationally in 1864, it was not until 1905 that the Unites States initiated the procedures to pass a law to that effect. Since at that time several other entities were already using X , the United States law made conditional accommodations to allow preexisting usage of X by entities other than Y to continue while prohibiting any new entities from adopting X post 1905. One of these conditions was that the other entities must be using X for 'the same purpose' and 'class of goods' as Y.
The most notable of these entities - using X prior 1905 - was Z. In 2007, Z took Y to court over 'alleged trademark infringements' and 'violation of a prior agreement' on usage of X. The lawsuit was dismissed by the court and was later settled out of court allowing both Y and Z to continue using X as a trademark. Identify X,Y and Z. No points for googling. No points for a part answer.
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Ok so
X == the Red Cross Symbol
Y == Red Cross Society
Z == Johnson and Johnson
X - Red Cross logo
Y - Red Cross Organization
Z - (guess) Johnson & Johnson?
Since 1864 is the year of the geneva conventions and because "X was not acceptable" in certain parts of the world, I am guessing X is the red cross symbol (red crescent for regions where X is not acceptable). Y should then be International Red cross/Red crescent?
No clue about Z. Shall google :)
X is the Red Cross and Y is the International red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (and its local chapters). The Red crescent emblem is used in most Islamic states, Iran uses the Red Lion and Red Sun emblem while Israel uses a Red Crystal - all these national chapters/societies viewed the Red Cross as Christian.
Z is Johnson & Johnson, which uses the Red Cross on many of its products like Band-aid. J & J took the American Red Cross to court in 2007 alleging that ARC was 'selling' first-aid kits with a Red Cross emblem
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