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Re:Monster Energy Goes After Indie Dev for Using the Word 'M... by Pulcinella on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @06:28PM (#35446698)
Yeah I am of the opinion that if you are going to name your brand “Monster” (or any other one word name) you are just going to have to deal with other people using it. This is like moving next to a massive international airport that’s been there for 50 years and complaining about the noise. Sorry buddy but at this point it’s on you.
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Re:Monster Energy Goes After Indie Dev for Using the Word 'M... by rjmunro on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @07:25PM (#35447196)
If someone came out with another drink called Monster, fair enough, that's what trademarks are for, but otherwise absolutely. Use a word or phrase that existed before and you should have no hope of defending it as a trademark.
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