McDonald’s is extremely popular among Russian consumers. Now its American parent has chosen to close its Russian outlets. In retaliation many of these outlets have become Uncle Vanya’s. McDonald’s trademark licenses have been expropriated and it has lost control over both its famous trademark and quality control over its menu and ingredients.
Now several applications have been filed with the government there using McDonald’s name or signature Golden Arches.
See https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/russia-mcdonald-s-logo-1.6389887
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