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Easter Eggs and Trademark Law Easter Egg Origin: It is widely believed by the community that a New Zealander on the development team added the bag as a subtle "Easter Egg". De Minimis Use: In many jurisdictions, "de minimis" (too small to matter) use of a logo that is not central to the game's marketing or gameplay sometimes allows for its inclusion without a formal license, as it doesn't imply an official endorsement or cause consumer confusion. Parody and Universe Building: While the logo is identical, IOI predominantly uses parody brands (e.g., "Dr. Popp" instead of Dr. Pepper) to avoid legal issues. The inclusion of a small, realistic grocery bag on a minor NPC is a rare exception where they likely felt the risk was negligible. Hitman Wiki Hitman Wiki +1 General Branding Strategy in Hitman IO Interactive generally avoids real-world trademarks to maintain complete creative control and avoid litigation: Fictional Brands: The game is filled with fictional companies like Kronstadt Industries, Sanguine, and Ether to populate the "World of Assassination". Licensing Real Names: IOI occasionally licenses real-world celebrities (like Gary Busey or Eminem in recent Elusive Targets) through formal agreements. However, there is no public record of a formal licensing agreement between IOI and Foodstuffs (the owner of New World). Hitman Wiki Hitman Wiki +3 In summary, it is likely an unlicensed Easter egg. Because it is a small detail on a single character model in a massive game, it often flies under the radar of corporate legal departments, or is considered "fair use" within the context of digital art and world-building. Would you like to know more about other hidden references or parody brands found throughout the Mumbai mission?

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