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how come they could use the name Peloton? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloton
by Shadonototro 5y ago
how come they could use the name Peloton?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloton
- BugsJustFindMe 5y agoCompanies are allowed to use words that mean things as their names.
- Shadonototro 5y agoit's very scummy, making money and surfing on the popularity of a world known event to sell "faulty" bikes
- jaywalk 5y ago1. Their bikes are not faulty, this is about their (relatively new) treadmills. 2. I've never heard of the word "peloton" outside of this company until your post.
- function_seven 5y agoWhat event? As far as I know, "peloton" is a generic term to describe a grouping in any bicycle race.
- wlonkly 5y agoA peloton isn't an event, it's the group of cyclists in any cycling race. Since the original concept behind it is you're joining a group (class) on your exercise bike, it's a pretty appropriate name.
- chrisshroba 5y agoTrademark infringement (what I'm guessing you're asking about) only applies to other companies operating in the same space. There's no reason someone can't name their product after a common noun. Or even name their company the same thing as another company, but operate in another space (e.g. Despite the existence of Apple Computers, I could open Apple Dry Cleaners). Or am I misinterpreting your question?
- jaywalk 5y agoI have a better question: why do you think they should not have been able to call the company Peloton?