|
VanBandama
|
 |
« on: January 17, 2017, 05:34:50 PM » |
|
Hi. For past 2 years I've been working out on my game. And now is complete, all I need is name for my studio. In the beginning I want it to be call mojo studios, or mojo game studios. Since I found that second name has been taken, simply I'm stuck in namless limbo. My main goal is to make adventure games, point and click and new digital story comics like policenauts or snatcher.
I like sound of word mojo 'coz I want to tell stories thru my games that are so funny and addictive so simply that they(those stories/game) are charming player. Like old Lucasarts games or mentioned snatcher.
And now I came up with idea. What if I name my studio digital mojo, is it legal? Also will it be confussing for players if there's 2 smilar named game studios?
Every form of help will be appriciated
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
J-Snake
|
 |
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2017, 07:52:00 PM » |
|
Judging by "Apple", just a common fruit to eat, it doesn't really matter. So even "nameless limbo" can be an option instead of being the state you are in.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Superb Joe
|
|
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2017, 12:38:17 AM » |
|
call it Mansudae Art Studio
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
TEETH
|
|
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2017, 12:44:24 AM » |
|
Judging by "Apple", just a common fruit to eat, it doesn't really matter. So even "nameless limbo" can be an option instead of being the state you are in.
Agreed . Nameless Limbo Studios sounds cool |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VanBandama
|
|
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2017, 09:57:52 AM » |
|
and how about mojo digital? Can I use it? will it be confussing for players if there's 2 smilar named game studios?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
ｂ∀ ｋｋｕｓａ
|
|
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2017, 11:07:28 AM » |
|
are you willing to get the domain name for it? because it's like $19,495.
usually players don't really care about the studio name.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
VanBandama
|
|
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2017, 12:55:41 PM » |
|
If my project, which is policenauts like game gain much attention then I'll spend my money for domain ☺ for now I asked coz of legal therms. I don't want any trouble. I'm from Poland
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
ｂ∀ ｋｋｕｓａ
|
|
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2017, 01:18:28 PM » |
|
-trademark's guiding principle is "do not confuse the consumer"
One of the factors courts look at to determine likelihood of customer confusion is whether the two businesses are in the same industry
-Trademark rights are established on a first-come, first-serve basis. So if mojo game studios think at some point that your mojo digital is too similar to their studio name, they might send you a cease and desist letter. DigitalMojo might send you cease and desist letter too. It's up to you to see if it's worthy taking this small risk of being obligated to change your studio name at some point. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
AaronB
|
|
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2017, 02:14:06 PM » |
|
Using your own name or initials is often a safe bet, and adds a personal touch to your identity.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
VanBandama
|
|
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2017, 11:20:08 AM » |
|
How about coconutz? I know that mid 80's- early 90's was japan game studio called coconuts japan entertainment. Sadly I cannot find any info if they still in video game industry. I'll be happy if someone dig up more info about that.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Mahn
|
|
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2017, 04:02:36 PM » |
|
+1 for Nameless Limbo, I think it's perfect  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Bad_Dude 2017
|
|
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2017, 02:09:51 AM » |
|
Limbo is named limbo but if its a non-state than "nameless" is redundant
mojo is a slang for sperm, and it a good name, so i sugggest "Game sperm"
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
s0
|
|
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2017, 06:43:52 AM » |
|
I suggest the name "Electronic Arts". It's elegant and catchy and caputers your intent to make games with high cultural value. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Pineapple
|
|
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2017, 08:12:15 AM » |
|
I suggest the name "Electronic Arts". It's elegant and catchy and caputers your intent to make games with high cultural value. I think that name is already taken |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
s0
|
|
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2017, 08:55:37 AM » |
|
Hmmm didn't know that. In that case, how about Ubi Software?
"Ubi" is the latin word "where", so your name would mean something akin to "where the (good) software is".
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Schoq
|
|
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2017, 09:15:46 AM » |
|
or, for a trademark infringement dodging variation on Mojo, how about Mojang?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
♡ ♥ make games, not money ♥ ♡
|
|
|
|
ProgramGamer
|
|
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2017, 09:38:28 AM » |
|
Literally just use an RNG to skip to different pages of the dictionary. Re-roll until you get a catchy combination of words.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
ｂ∀ ｋｋｕｓａ
|
|
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2017, 10:01:35 AM » |
|
Literally just use an RNG to skip to different pages of the dictionary. Re-roll until you get a catchy combination of words.
Kiosk Ravioli |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
_glitch
Guest
|
|
« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2017, 11:09:37 AM » |
|
Literally just use an RNG to skip to different pages of the dictionary. Re-roll until you get a catchy combination of words.
Kiosk Ravioli Where can I buy the games of this studio?  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Player
