Trademark Infringement

Commenters discuss potential trademark infringement by a new product, app, or company name, raising concerns about confusion, enforcement, legal scope, and advising consultation with lawyers.

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shin_lao • May 16, 2022 • View on HN

Good luck enforcing the trademark :)

SeanLuke • Jun 30, 2015 • View on HN

Surely there's a trademark protection concern here.

charcircuit • Dec 23, 2025 • View on HN

Because it's potentially trademark infringement because it could confuse people.

the_real_cher • Sep 13, 2025 • View on HN

isn't that what trademark law is for?

duud • Nov 2, 2021 • View on HN

IANAL but my understanding is that trademarks are only granted for specific goods and services (particularly for common dictionary words). What goods and services does this company provide?

AznHisoka • Feb 7, 2012 • View on HN

I think you might be violating some trademarks with that name...

wizzwizz4 • Feb 1, 2023 • View on HN

That would probably get them in trademark troubles.

em-bee • Jul 3, 2022 • View on HN

isn't that what trademarks are for?

kuschku • Aug 19, 2016 • View on HN

You mean trademark infringement.

Angostura • Oct 21, 2019 • View on HN

Might trademark law have something to say about this practice?