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Finance - Banking - Business The Majlis Vol 23 No 09, p.4

A product of a Muslim businessman has a branded name which is exclusively for his product.

Question

A product of a Muslim businessman has a branded name which is exclusively for his product. He had initiated this particular name. After 15 years, another Muslim businessman desires to appropriate this branded name for a similar product. Is it permissible?

Answer

It is not permissible for someone else to 'steal' the brand name of another person. It is dishonesty and deception.

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