Re: Trademark

On Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:20:44 -0800 (PST)
Benjamin Atkin <ben@resources.co> wrote:

> Is there a trademark for vim, and is this proprietary startup in
> violation of it?
>
> https://www.vimcal.com/
>
> It doesn't look like they have a trademark, but when they do, perhaps
> it should be opposed. Startups often shorten their names, so it may
> not be great for them to get too much traction under this name.

I doubt their useage of a word containing three letters that spell
"Vim" creates any confusion in the marketplace. If it had been an
editor or advertised the use of Vim, perhaps it would have. But not as
it stands.

You can oppose it: That's your privilege. But I don't think you'll
prevail.

I'm glad that when I created VimOutliner back in 2001, nobody opposed
that naming.

SteveT

Steve Litt
Autumn 2020 featured book: Thriving in Tough Times
http://www.troubleshooters.com/thrive

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