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IANAL but I thought this type of action is used to argue in the future that the trademark holder is vigorously defending its use, even if it seems frivolous.
by birdyrooster 4y ago
IANAL but I thought this type of action is used to argue in the future that the trademark holder is vigorously defending its use, even if it seems frivolous.
- failrate 4y agoTrademark holders only need to defend their trademark in the product categories they have registered for that trademark. So, obviously a beverage with the word "monster" would be infringing for the drink trademark, they likely should not pursue for the games product category. I looked up their trademark on TESS: https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4805:lk94p7.2.16 https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4805:lk... It is extremely broad, including every conceivable product category but is registered for "Monster Energy"
- asdff 4y agoThey might want to plan for the contingency that they might one day release some monster energy related game.