Game name is the same as a company name
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I've been developing a game called Epic Hamster for a while now and just found out today that there's a company called Epic Hamster also: http://www.epichamster.com/apps/IdentiKid/ what should I do? I already bought epic-hamster.com before I knew that they existed. Am I pretty much screwed and need to figure out a new name?
It depends. What kind of company is this other Epic Hamster? (Do they compost dead hamsters? Do they manufacture space satellites? Do they make games, pet supplies, toiletries...?)
(Note: don't kick me for not following the link -- you should have included this info in your post, since it is essential to getting the answer you are seeking)
(Note: don't kick me for not following the link -- you should have included this info in your post, since it is essential to getting the answer you are seeking)
Then you cannot use that name, if you are going to sell it in any country where that company sells games.
Then you cannot use that name, if you are going to sell it in any country where that company sells games.
Thank you for info.
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Okay. I renamed it but now I need to figure out what to do with my domain name. Would it be possible to try and sell my domain name to them?
Anything is possible.
You can try anything you want to try.
By the way, I am not a lawyer, and my advice is for informational purposes; I'm not giving you legal advice, and you should talk to a lawyer.
You can try anything you want to try.
By the way, I am not a lawyer, and my advice is for informational purposes; I'm not giving you legal advice, and you should talk to a lawyer.
Actually, just asking out of curiosity but there may be a game company with same name but what if no trademark is involved?
Actually, just asking out of curiosity but there may be a game company with same name but what if no trademark is involved?[/quote]
How would that change anything? Wouldn't that company still be upset by the possible confusion that would result? You'd still get sued.
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