Famous Movie Company Names: Are They Protected Intellectual Property?

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Can anyone just use these company names from the movies like Start Industries, Umbrella Corporation in real life or are these name copyrighted or trademarked or registered to the SEC too?

What other famous company names from movies do you know?
 
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I'm given to understand that things like that are the IP of the studio. Some are far more stringent than others over IP infringement, take for example how serious George Lucas treats the use of the term "droid"
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What is the Umbrella Corporation?

The Umbrella Corporation is a fictional multinational conglomerate in the Resident Evil video game and movie franchise. It is known for its pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, as well as its involvement in creating and spreading the T-virus, a highly infectious and deadly virus that creates zombies.

Is the Umbrella Corporation real?

No, the Umbrella Corporation is a fictional organization created for the Resident Evil franchise. However, there have been real-life companies with similar names, such as the American biotech company "Umbrella Corporation LLC".

What are the goals of the Umbrella Corporation?

The Umbrella Corporation's main goal is to profit from its pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. However, it also has a secret agenda of creating biological weapons and controlling the world's population through the use of the T-virus.

Who is the leader of the Umbrella Corporation?

The leader of the Umbrella Corporation varies throughout the Resident Evil franchise. In the video games, the founder and CEO is Oswell E. Spencer, while in the movies, the CEO is Dr. Alexander Isaacs. However, there are other high-ranking members and executives within the organization.

What is the significance of the Umbrella Corporation symbol?

The Umbrella Corporation's symbol, which features an umbrella with red and white stripes, represents the company's pharmaceutical origins. The red and white stripes symbolize the mixing of blood and medicine. However, it also serves as a warning sign of danger and death to those who encounter it in the Resident Evil universe.

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