News - Candy Crush Saga developers trademark the word 'Candy'

[ajones]

Isn't there a washing machine company called Candy? Are they going to have to rebrand?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_(company)

[kalniel]

Isn't there a washing machine company called Candy? Are they going to have to rebrand?

Not unless they start releasing computer games and associated merchandise with Candy in the title. Calling your computer an apple isn't allowed. Calling your fruit an apple is.

[crossy]

Not unless they start releasing computer games and associated merchandise with Candy in the title. Calling your computer an apple isn't allowed. Calling your fruit an apple is.

I was under the impress that the King.com (spit) TM was a more widespread than that. For example, if Candy washing machines issue an app supporting their devices (so you can perhaps check the progress of your wash remotely?) and called it "Candy Check" then it'd be susceptible to this (stupid) trademark.

And, personally speaking, I would trust King.com's assertion that they'll only go after obvious/blatant violations and no go on a general troll about as far as I can throw my house. All the evidence so far is that they're another troll.

And don't get me started on trying to trademark "Saga".

(g8ina sorry about the TLA swearing I'll park the potty mouth).

[kalniel]

I was under the impress that the King.com (spit) TM was a more widespread than that. For example, if Candy washing machines issue an app supporting their devices (so you can perhaps check the progress of your wash remotely?) and called it "Candy Check" then it'd be susceptible to this (stupid) trademark.

I'd have to have a look at the applications in both cases - I would have thought it would be gaming associated apps that they have the trademark for, and if Candy washing machines put out an app related to their washing machines they'd be covered by prior meaning. But I am most certainly not a () patent/trademark attorney.

[Brian224]

I'd have to have a look at the applications in both cases - I would have thought it would be gaming associated apps that they have the trademark for, and if Candy washing machines put out an app related to their washing machines they'd be covered by prior meaning. But I am most certainly not a () patent/trademark attorney.

The application also covers "clothing and baby monitors" so a bit wider than that.

[markpc]

Someone should trademark the word crush and king. What would they do....

[elmathud007]

i just trademarked the wheel $$$