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**tyclislavaify** · 02-04-2008, 02:09 AM

That FM are trying to trademark the word "Pwnage"? Sounds like a joke.....it is.....right?

**Reftsheette** · 02-04-2008, 02:15 AM

It looks real, must be for some marketing venture they are planning. Alas it's probably the brain child of some 30 something who doesn't realise that using pop culture litany is almost always recipe for failure.

For advertising you must create cool, not borrow/steal/copyright it.

**rostpribru** · 02-04-2008, 02:26 AM

perhaps they should try and trademark

"social Inepwnitude"

as it personifys the bulk of its fan base

**gactanync** · 02-04-2008, 02:33 AM

http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?r...entry=77405812

**ronaldasten** · 02-04-2008, 02:39 AM

omg[ban]

**AnriXuinriZ** · 02-04-2008, 02:51 AM

If thats true, O my GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! [rolleyes]

**Aleenkagirlla** · 02-04-2008, 02:56 AM

/runs off to patent "moronic" so I can't be prevented from using the word in reference to this, since it appears to be true.

I'm sure there has to be a reasonable explaination, perhaps it the name of their new game engine or one of the tests in vantage.

**diemeareendup** · 02-04-2008, 03:31 AM

Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker...

**Deribasov** · 02-04-2008, 03:34 AM

Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker...

Does this main that I am an authorised user of the word pwnage?

**actrisski** · 02-04-2008, 03:47 AM

Does this main that I am an authorised user of the word pwnage?

ah.... can we expect a game titled "Pwnage" anytime soon? [xmasthumbup]

Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker... Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does MS have to the word. hell we been using windows for like 10000 years, and now it's their tradmark?

Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker... Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does Apple have to the word. hell they didn't even produce a single edible apple! and it's their tradmark?

...

i can go on you know, it's so addictive :P

/me goes copyright l337...

**rostpribru** · 02-04-2008, 03:51 AM

does that mean that every time someone around the world on a forum uses pawnage they have to pay royalties to the respective ownager ?

**orbidewa** · 02-04-2008, 03:55 AM

I wonder if they realize that pwnage is a word that has grown to become a parody of itself? In other words, there's nothing cool about it, except for its use as a source of mockery towards anyone who uses it in their vocabulary. If they were smart, they would trademark WTF. Anything with the f-word is always cool.

**spklnraz** · 02-04-2008, 03:58 AM

I wonder if they realize that pwnage is a word that has grown to become a parody of itself? In other words, there's nothing cool about it, except for its use as a source of mockery towards anyone who uses it in their vocabulary. If they were smart, they would trademark WTF. Anything with the f-word is always cool.

PWNAGE™ on FM [thumbup] Well done.

**Thifiadardivy** · 02-04-2008, 04:07 AM

That is the dumbest thing I have heard of in the last decade.

**Extinimot** · 02-04-2008, 04:18 AM

That is the dumbest thing I have heard of in the last decade.

Agreed

**diemeareendup** · 02-04-2008, 04:39 AM

ah.... can we expect a game titled "Pwnage" anytime soon? [xmasthumbup]

Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does MS have to the word. hell we been using windows for like 10000 years, and now it's their tradmark?

Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does Apple have to the word. hell they didn't even produce a single edible apple! and it's their tradmark?

...

i can go on you know, it's so addictive :P

/me goes copyright l337...

You proved my point - they have no right to the word. Unlike Windows and Apple, they haven't even used the word anywhere. It is common usage; they did not coin it, nor have they even actively used it.

Also, Windows and Apple refer to certain products; mind pointing out what "Pwnage" refers to? [thumbdown]

**chuecaloversvvp** · 02-04-2008, 04:45 AM

Also, Windows and Apple refer to certain products; mind pointing out what "Pwnage" refers to? [thumbdown]

Isn't FM getting into the game business? If so, it might be the name of their game.

However, naming a game "pwnage" is a recipe for disaster.

**Deribasov** · 02-04-2008, 05:06 AM

You proved my point - they have no right to the word. Unlike Windows and Apple, they haven't even used the word anywhere. It is common usage; they did not coin it, nor have they even actively used it.

Also, Windows and Apple refer to certain products; mind pointing out what "Pwnage" refers to? [thumbdown]

Are you saying that the apple and windows trademark were reserved AFTER the release of said products?

**rostpribru** · 02-04-2008, 05:07 AM

Isn't FM getting into the game business? If so, it might be the name of their game.

However, naming a game "pwnage" is a recipe for disaster.

unless its a 3d chess game

**amusaasyday** · 02-04-2008, 05:17 AM

Sure, they have time to register "Pwnage" as a trademark but cant put up the MO Skin that was already made for them

02-04-2008, 02:09 AM	#1
tyclislavaify Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	Is it true? That FM are trying to trademark the word "Pwnage"? Sounds like a joke.....it is.....right? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 02:15 AM	#2
Reftsheette Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	It looks real, must be for some marketing venture they are planning. Alas it's probably the brain child of some 30 something who doesn't realise that using pop culture litany is almost always recipe for failure. For advertising you must create cool, not borrow/steal/copyright it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 02:26 AM	#3
rostpribru Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	perhaps they should try and trademark "social Inepwnitude" as it personifys the bulk of its fan base Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 02:39 AM	#5
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02-04-2008, 02:51 AM	#6
AnriXuinriZ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	If thats true, O my GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! [rolleyes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 02:56 AM	#7
Aleenkagirlla Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	/runs off to patent "moronic" so I can't be prevented from using the word in reference to this, since it appears to be true. I'm sure there has to be a reasonable explaination, perhaps it the name of their new game engine or one of the tests in vantage. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 03:31 AM	#8
diemeareendup Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 03:34 AM	#9
Deribasov Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker... Does this main that I am an authorised user of the word pwnage? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 03:47 AM	#10
actrisski Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 605 Senior Member	Does this main that I am an authorised user of the word pwnage? ah.... can we expect a game titled "Pwnage" anytime soon? [xmasthumbup] Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker... Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does MS have to the word. hell we been using windows for like 10000 years, and now it's their tradmark? Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does FM have to the word. They didn't make it; hell, they don't even use it. This needs to be shot down faster than a $2 hooker... Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does Apple have to the word. hell they didn't even produce a single edible apple! and it's their tradmark? ... i can go on you know, it's so addictive :P /me goes copyright l337... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 03:51 AM	#11
rostpribru Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	does that mean that every time someone around the world on a forum uses pawnage they have to pay royalties to the respective ownager ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 03:55 AM	#12
orbidewa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 681 Senior Member	I wonder if they realize that pwnage is a word that has grown to become a parody of itself? In other words, there's nothing cool about it, except for its use as a source of mockery towards anyone who uses it in their vocabulary. If they were smart, they would trademark WTF. Anything with the f-word is always cool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 03:58 AM	#13
spklnraz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	I wonder if they realize that pwnage is a word that has grown to become a parody of itself? In other words, there's nothing cool about it, except for its use as a source of mockery towards anyone who uses it in their vocabulary. If they were smart, they would trademark WTF. Anything with the f-word is always cool. PWNAGE™ on FM [thumbup] Well done. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 04:07 AM	#14
Thifiadardivy Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	That is the dumbest thing I have heard of in the last decade. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 04:18 AM	#15
Extinimot Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	That is the dumbest thing I have heard of in the last decade. Agreed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 04:39 AM	#16
diemeareendup Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	ah.... can we expect a game titled "Pwnage" anytime soon? [xmasthumbup] Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does MS have to the word. hell we been using windows for like 10000 years, and now it's their tradmark? Wow, talk about pathetic. What right does Apple have to the word. hell they didn't even produce a single edible apple! and it's their tradmark? ... i can go on you know, it's so addictive :P /me goes copyright l337... You proved my point - they have no right to the word. Unlike Windows and Apple, they haven't even used the word anywhere. It is common usage; they did not coin it, nor have they even actively used it. Also, Windows and Apple refer to certain products; mind pointing out what "Pwnage" refers to? [thumbdown] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 04:45 AM	#17
chuecaloversvvp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	Also, Windows and Apple refer to certain products; mind pointing out what "Pwnage" refers to? [thumbdown] Isn't FM getting into the game business? If so, it might be the name of their game. However, naming a game "pwnage" is a recipe for disaster. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 05:06 AM	#18
Deribasov Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	You proved my point - they have no right to the word. Unlike Windows and Apple, they haven't even used the word anywhere. It is common usage; they did not coin it, nor have they even actively used it. Also, Windows and Apple refer to certain products; mind pointing out what "Pwnage" refers to? [thumbdown] Are you saying that the apple and windows trademark were reserved AFTER the release of said products? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 05:07 AM	#19
rostpribru Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 497 Senior Member	Isn't FM getting into the game business? If so, it might be the name of their game. However, naming a game "pwnage" is a recipe for disaster. unless its a 3d chess game Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-04-2008, 05:17 AM	#20
amusaasyday Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	Sure, they have time to register "Pwnage" as a trademark but cant put up the MO Skin that was already made for them Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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