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by stressback 218 days ago
Seems like a fine name. Why would little snitch existing necessitate a name change?
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charcircuit 218 days ago
Because it's potentially trademark infringement because it could confuse people.
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consp 218 days ago
Can you actually trademark a common word? (Serious question)
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janzer 218 days ago
Yes, Apple, Windows, Amazon, Shell, Target, Dove, Ivory, Tide, Polo.

(With help from Claude completing the list)

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satiated_grue 217 days ago
Remember the trademark fights between Apple Music (Beatles) and Apple Computer? Interesting history.
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kalleboo 217 days ago
Sosumi!
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Angostura 217 days ago
Yes, but only for a fair tight class of business
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cretinoid 218 days ago
Exactly right.
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