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My intention was to sound like I'm not too worried. And you're right, we have "panˈdôrə" on our page - which is how you pronounce the name of Pandora, the figu
by rolux 14y ago
My intention was to sound like I'm not too worried.
And you're right, we have "panˈdôrə" on our page - which is how you pronounce the name of Pandora, the figure from Greek mythology. Are you suggesting Pandora the radio would have a problem with that? Again, I don't think so.
- bradleyland 14y ago> Are you suggesting Pandora the radio would have a problem with that? Given that your product is also in the "entertainment media" space, and is named almost identically to a large, publically traded company, I suspect you'll soon find out.
- jmathai 14y agoYou'll soon find out that the answer is "yes". As unfortunate as it may be if you're serious about this then I'd definitely 1) consider a different name or 2) get written confirmation that you're free to use it. Actually, IANAL. Don't take my advice. Definitely check with a lawyer. The headaches today will be worth avoiding MUCH larger ones down the road.
- rolux 14y agoI guess that one of the things we're trying to achieve with pan.do/ra is to produce cutting-edge software without the help of marketeers or lawyers. There is a long tradition of making software that way, and we're trying to follow it. As a programmer, I'd prefer to find out about actual bugs, rather than worry about the hypothetical legal consequences of potential name collisions in the entertainment media space. Still, thanks for the advice.
- gamache 14y agoAs a programmer, I'd prefer to find out about actual bugs, rather than worry about the hypothetical legal consequences of potential name collisions in the entertainment media space. There is an actual bug here, but it's not in the code. Consider that using the Pandora name will impel you to spend more time thinking about legal issues, not less.
- bradleyland 14y agoI'd like to offer some slightly less snarky advice. I was always the type of person to play it safe. I stayed far from the margins of error in the legal context. Then, a few years ago I partnered with some people who were significantly less averse to this sort of risk (legal). Two years later, I'm still litigating a legal battle of dubious basis at my own expense. The lesson I learned is that the legal process is not merely something you go through to resolve disputes, but rather it is something that can be done too you. It is expensive, unnerving, and a huge distraction. You never know when a legal battle is going to strike you like a bolt out of the blue, but you can certainly avoid standing in a field hoisting a metal pole during a thunder storm.
- julien_c 14y agoGreat comment. I was one of those less legal risk averse people, but one year into a dubious trademark battle I've changed my mind...