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I still disagree is a logo, this is like Apple patent right block shape phones.

Apple has filed suit against Woolworths for their apple shaped logo. AFAIK the case is still ongoing.
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/biz...1004-ghxe.html

This goes back to what defines a knock off as opposed to a counterfeit. A counterfeit is a direct imitation, but a "knock off" can be anything which bears resemblance, but isn't actually an imitation.

So how do model kits sell nowadays? They must pay for every single sponsor ad?

Yes. It's called licensing. e.g. MP Bumblebee transforms into a licensed VW Beetle, and part of the licence which TakaraTOMY has paid for allows them to use VW's logos on the packaging and toy.

Find it funny how hungry jacks cannot use Burger King when the rest of the world is known for that and the restaurant owner gets to win in this situation.

Here's why.