Trademarks
Don Ho, creator of the Windows-exclusive text editor Notepad++, has publicly rejected an unofficial macOS version called 'Notepad++ for Mac' developed by Andrey Letov. Ho cited unauthorized use of the Notepad++ trademark and logo as misleading to users. Letov is rebranding the app as NextPad++ amid the dispute.
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The non-profit Biosfär Österlen was contacted early this year by the Swedish Patent and Registration Office on Apple's behalf regarding its apple logo. The tech giant deemed the logo too similar to its registered trademark. The dispute was resolved with a promise not to compete with Apple.
X has updated its terms of service and filed a counterpetition to defend its ownership of Twitter trademarks against a startup's challenge. The move comes after Operation Bluebird, founded by a former Twitter executive, sought to cancel X's trademarks to launch a new social platform. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions over the legacy of the rebranded social media service.
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Trademarks for the Divinity franchise have surfaced in Europe, fueling speculation about a potential announcement at The Game Awards linked to a mysterious statue. Larian Studios quickly addressed the buzz, confirming no plans for Divinity: Original Sin 3. A leak instead points to a PS5 Definitive Edition of Divinity: Original Sin 2.