The general public is aware of the different between an internet browser, and e-mail program, and a chat program.
Just because they dont make the same software doesn't mean their name isn't theirs. Were they around before the browser? I assume so (these are the people who make Phoenix BIOS?).
To most people, the Phoenix web browser sounds like it is made by a company called PHOENIX. Regardless of its quality, you dont want someone else's product to be confused for your own. That sort of thing confuses people, and is why there is trademark law in the first place.
Even if not, why should law be based around the stupidity of the masses?
To most people, the Phoenix web browser sounds like it is made by a company called PHOENIX. Regardless of its quality, you dont want someone else's product to be confused for your own. That sort of thing confuses people, and is why there is trademark law in the first place. Joe Average isn't going to spend the time researching to verify a product is really made by who they think it was. Generally the first impression is as far as they go.
So does Phoenix Technologies have a right to ask/demand they change the name? Sure. Hopefully they were nice enough to send a friendly letter rather than simply a "stop or we'll sue you" threat.
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The general public is aware of the different between an internet browser, and e-mail program, and a chat program.
Just because they dont make the same software doesn't mean their name isn't theirs. Were they around before the browser? I assume so (these are the people who make Phoenix BIOS?).
To most people, the Phoenix web browser sounds like it is made by a company called PHOENIX. Regardless of its quality, you dont want someone else's product to be confused for your own. That sort of thing confuses people, and is why there is trademark law in the first place.
Even if not, why should law be based around the stupidity of the masses?
To most people, the Phoenix web browser sounds like it is made by a company called PHOENIX. Regardless of its quality, you dont want someone else's product to be confused for your own. That sort of thing confuses people, and is why there is trademark law in the first place. Joe Average isn't going to spend the time researching to verify a product is really made by who they think it was. Generally the first impression is as far as they go.
So does Phoenix Technologies have a right to ask/demand they change the name? Sure. Hopefully they were nice enough to send a friendly letter rather than simply a "stop or we'll sue you" threat.