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I feel the distinction is that match is common term for the industry in which the trademark applies. Whereas Apple is not a common word in software except to m
by hermannj314 5y ago
I feel the distinction is that match is common term for the industry in which the trademark applies. Whereas Apple is not a common word in software except to mean that particular company.
I dont think I can call my company "Software" and then sue anyone that uses the word software in the software industry. I feel "match" is similar to trademark of the word Dating. I am sure a trademark attorney can enlighten us. I am guessing.
Obviously the trademark was granted in multiple jurisdictions for match so its not a problem apparently. I wonder what the rationale is.
- lostcolony 5y agoIn fact, it would be a lot like Microsoft deciding to sue Ingram Micro for having Micro in the name, and being in the IT business, despite that being a common term at the time of founding (microcomputers being what they're deriving from). Or Microsoft suing NCSoft for being a software company. Etc. I hope this gets thrown out.