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Is Gucci authorized to say that it heart NY? Maybe not...

Sez the Post: "Thomas Ranese, chief marketing officer for the Empire State Development agency, which controls the copyright to the slogan, told The Post that Gucci had not contacted the agency and did not have permission to use the logo. "

Well, this is not about copyright , but trademark my friends, as in:

Word Mark
I NY
Goods and Services
IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S: Traveling bags, tote bags, drawstring pouches, all purpose sports bags, cosmetic bags sold empty, umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks. FIRST USE: 19770715. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19840000
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
02.11.01 - Hearts excluding hearts as carriers or depicted on playing cards
Serial Number
76015092
Filing Date
March 31, 2000
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1A
Published for Opposition
December 5, 2000
Registration Number
2431705
Registration Date
February 27, 2001
Owner
(REGISTRANT) New York State Department of Economic Development, The STATE AGENCY NEW YORK One Commerce Plaza Albany NEW YORK 12245
Attorney of Record
LAWRENCE V. MOLNAR,
Prior Registrations
1555836;1558379;1704940;AND OTHERS
Description of Mark
The drawing is lined for the color red.
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text
SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE