MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative

Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by chx on Monday November 01, 2021 @06:24PM (#29074036)

Let's make bets on how long it takes before the C&D hammer comes down hard on them.

> Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods and/or services.

Emphasis mine, source https://www.uspto.gov/page/about-trademark-infringement

https://trademarks.justia.com/860/49/mongodb-86049805.html

I wouldn't rule it out they will simply dispute the domain name https://my.nic.io/legal/legal_dispute.html

> by using the domain name, you have intentionally attempted to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to your web site or other online location, by creating a likelihood of confusion with the complainant’s mark

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by hh3k0 on Monday November 01, 2021 @09:05PM (#29075560)

> Let's make bets on how long it takes before the C&D hammer comes down hard on them.

Hey, free publicity. News regarding C&D hammering tends to spread like wildfire in the open-source community. A boatload of publicity for a meager name change? That's a steal.

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by thayne on Monday November 01, 2021 @07:04PM (#29074439)

> you have intentionally attempted to attract, for commercial gain

I don't see anything on on MangoDB.io that would result in commercial gain. Maybe I'm missing something though.

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by rp1 on Monday November 01, 2021 @08:33PM (#29075330)

It’s been previously ruled that notoriety counts as a commercial gain. The authors could later add monetization to MangoDB, or leverage their increased reputation for gains.

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by gibbonsrcool on Tuesday November 02, 2021 @12:26AM (#29077080)

Source? Sounds like this ruling would invalidate fair use...

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by hnarn on Tuesday November 02, 2021 @06:09AM (#29079124)

Please explain how this has anything to do with fair use.

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by Aeolun on Monday November 01, 2021 @06:36PM (#29074167)

I doubt anyone will confuse Mango’s and Mongo’s. It’s clearly satire, even if it’s a real project.

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by robbrown451 on Tuesday November 02, 2021 @01:58AM (#29077595)

This is trademark, not copyright. And no I don't think this qualifies as satire at all.

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by inkyoto on Monday November 01, 2021 @10:14PM (#29076079)

For as long as the mango in MangoDB is rendered as being pear shaped, they should do just fine.

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by av8avenger on Monday November 01, 2021 @06:34PM (#29074155)

This was actually my first thought even before continuing reading what they do.

I think they‘ll hear from lawyers sooner than later, if this gathers more attention…

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Re:MangoDB: An open-source MongoDB alternative by chx on Monday November 01, 2021 @09:06PM (#29075566)

They must.

If you don't protect your trademark you can lose it.

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