Hi Tom, Didn't the WWF have a similar problem, and lost the case, forcing them to change their name to WWE? I don't recall all the details but some unknown wildlife preservation group had the same initials for hteir group and so sued. Apparently, they also won.
al "The truth will set you free" Jesus Christ of Nazareth 33A.D. ----- Original Message ----- From: Thomas Ward To: Gamers Discussion list Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] genesis 3d? Hi Jeremy, I doubt it. Until now I have never heard of that smart phone, and besides we aren't talking about two similar products. Copyright law regarding trademarks and fair use is flexible in this regard. It would be one thing if I created a smart phone and called it Evolution 3D as that would imply an intent to try and compete with the other companies smart phone using their trademark. However, as this is a game engine, nothing to do with smart phones or phones period, I would say copyright law would come down on my side as a separate intellectual copyright as it is a different kind of product altogether. The thing you need to keep in mind is that a company or copyright holder has to prove how this supposed copyright infringement has hurt them. or can hurt them financially etc. As we are talking two completely different line of products there shouldn't be any conflict of interest. I don't particularly care if there is a smart phone out there called Evolution 3D as it doesn't effect my writing games, nor should they care about my engine since it doesn't effect them selling smart phones. Cheers! --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
