Eastwood RD Bass

[Granny Gremlin]

I agree with you that RDArtist would qualify as a unique name. My point was that intent doesn't determine infringement.

I was quite sure it is a factor with Trade names. Like I could open a hardware store called McDonalds (especially if my name was McDonald) and be OK because I am not trying to compete with the burger chain and not causing confusion because it is a completely different sector (McDs would sue anyway, as they have in the past in exactly this situation, but assuming equal lawyers, they'd lose). Intent isn't required but makes for a stronger case.   US and Canadian IP law is surprisingly very different tho.

Interesting that RD Artist isn't registered and neither is the body shape.

[BTL]

Interesting that RD Artist isn't registered and neither is the body shape.

I thought so, too...especially considering this:

http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=85087171&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=documentSearch

[Pilgrim]

I'know, I'd be tempted to call that the "Pac-Man" model.

[BTL]