Trade Mark infringement. Need your creative help.

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Unfortunately on the eve of production my AmmoBOSS endeavor got hit with a trademark infringement suit by a large firearms company (think top 5). They want me to stop using the word "Boss" despite it's existence on numerous products in the firearms space. Trying to fight it but will probably need a new name.

The shotgun shell dispenser below is just the first of several potential products, I'd like a name that is broad enough encompass several products. Kinda like AmmoBOSS.... What should I call I call my brand?





This isn't a contest, just a plea for help from some of the most creative people around. If we do use a suggestion I can't acknowledge it until the trademark and domain name are locked-up.
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  • Profile picture of the author agmccall
    first, contact a lawyer that specializes in copyright.

    second, without knowing the full name of the accusers trademark we could not even give a speculative answer to your question

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    • Originally Posted by agmccall View Post

      first, contact a lawyer that specializes in copyright.

      second, without knowing the full name of the accusers trademark we could not even give a speculative answer to your question

      al

      Already done. I'm just trying to generate some ideas for a brand name without the word "Boss" in it.
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  • Profile picture of the author mich800
    Do you anticipate all your products to be in the ammo storage/distribution area? Or just firearms related.
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    • Originally Posted by mich800 View Post

      Do you anticipate all your products to be in the ammo storage/distribution area? Or just firearms related.

      Yes- I perceive them to be a line of similar items marketed for ammo storage.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    I assume you want something with a similar length:

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    • Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      I assume you want something with a similar length:

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      Max or Maxx

      Yes - so its quick and fits on the device
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  • Profile picture of the author Lance K
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  • Profile picture of the author DRP
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    AmmoGrunt
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    Just a few off the top of my head. Hope it helps.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve B
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      . . . this is too much fun. Good luck.

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  • Profile picture of the author Ghoster
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    I accept Paypal. ;0

    Assuming these are 3D printed.

    AmoBOSS is kinda.....common, anyway. No offence. Or...expected, might be a better way to put it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ghoster
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    Brilliant.
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  • Profile picture of the author stackman
    AmmoPal
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  • I'm amazed how someone could just sue to stop competition it shows you how humans suck! Once they have something they want to stop everyone from having success, I hope you crush them! Good luck I hate pricks who hate freedom and competition!
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  • Thanks everybody! I knew getting outside the firearms crowd would turn-up some great ideas.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
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      And I like AmmoPro mentioned above, too.

      I'm amazed how someone could just sue to stop competition
      That is what trademark registration is FOR - no sense in griping about it.

      Chances are the name the OP decides on will end up having it's own trademark protection (if he's smart)...that's how it goes.
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  • Just to close the loop on this, I went with AmmoPAL. I liked Pal because I can spin that out into folksy images of father/son hunts, hunting dogs etc.


    Thanks for the help.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alex The Lion
    I like AmmoDrop, along the lines of Supply Drop.

    Also, be careful capitalizing the Pal. To some, they may assume it's an abbreviation.
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