ANC demands new Zuma-backed party drop MK name and logo
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The ANC sent a cease-and-desist letter to the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party demanding it change its name and logo for being too similar.
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The MK party is supported by former president Jacob Zuma and uses the name and colors of the ANC's former armed wing.
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The ANC argues the MK party's name and logo could deceive people or cause confusion with the ANC's own MK brand.
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The ANC made a case that it has used the MK name since 1961 and recently acquired the trademark from a non-profit.
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The MK party has until December 29th to drop the name or the ANC will take legal action against it.