Coinkite Inc. is the developer of the "BLOCKCLOCK," a product featuring seven electronic ink digits that provide customizable cryptocurrency and blockchain information, including cryptocurrency price, volumes, exchange rates, current coin supply, block height, and Merkle root. Coinkite Inc owns the trademark "BLOCKCLOCK" (Registration No. 7237159) in Class 9 in the United States. The infringer BTCLOCK identifies its product as "BTCLOCK". It is defined as “a block with electronic ink displays, which can show stuff related to Bitcoin”. The use of "BTCLOCK" has strong similarities, both in name and functionality, with Coinkite’s registered trademark "BLOCKCLOCK", as follows: 1) Phonetic similarity: "BTCLOCK" and "BLOCKCLOCK" sound very similar. Both emphasize the term "CLOCK," with "BT" and "Block" being the only differences. The phonetic similarity can cause confusion, leading consumers to mistakenly believe the two products are related or come from the same business origin.   2) Visual similarity: The appearance of "BTCLOCK" and "BLOCKCLOCK" is also quite similar. "BT" and "Block" both consist of short prefixes followed by "Clock", which could easily cause confusion at first glance. In addition, the use of seven screens with electronic ink to display Bitcoin information gives the same impression in the users. The word BTCLOCK is displayed in the same exact position that it is in the BLOCKCLOCK.   3) Same functionality: Both products are aimed at a similar audience - people interested in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. Since both products appear to perform a similar function (displaying cryptocurrency prices), there is a high likelihood of confusion. Consumers might believe the two products are from the Coinkite, which is not accurate.   4) Risk of confusion: Since both devices seem to have similar functionality (displaying Bitcoin prices), this increases the chances that consumers could be confused about their origin. They may think "BTCLOCK" is a version or a rebranding of Coinkite's "BLOCKCLOCK." If "BTCLOCK" becomes associated with a different company or quality, it could dilute the distinctiveness of Coinkite's "BLOCKCLOCK". The use of "BTCLOCK" in GitHub could be infringing Coinkite’s trademark rights.   What would be the best solution for the alleged infringement? Are there specific changes the user can make other than removal? (e.g., transfer of trademarked username to an existing company account, removal of trademarked logo or references to company)   (1) Cease and desist the use of the words BTCLOCK, BLOCKCLOCK or similar words in the following websites: https://github.com/btclock; https://btclock.github.io/web-flasher/ (2) Remove any pictures, documents, links with the words BTCLOCK, BLOCKCLOCK or similar words from the following websites: https://github.com/btclock; https://btclock.github.io/web-flasher/ (3) Suspend and/or terminate the infringer's account BTClock.

Coinkite Inc. is the developer of the "BLOCKCLOCK," a product featuring seven electronic ink digits that provide customizable cryptocurrency and blockchain information, including cryptocurrency price, volumes, exchange rates, current coin supply, block height, and Merkle root. Coinkite Inc owns the trademark "BLOCKCLOCK" (Registration No. 7237159) in Class 9 in the United States. The infringer BTCLOCK identifies its product as "BTCLOCK". It is defined as “a block with electronic ink displays, which can show stuff related to Bitcoin”. The use of "BTCLOCK" has strong similarities, both in name and functionality, with Coinkite’s registered trademark "BLOCKCLOCK", as follows: 1) Phonetic similarity: "BTCLOCK" and "BLOCKCLOCK" sound very similar. Both emphasize the term "CLOCK," with "BT" and "Block" being the only differences. The phonetic similarity can cause confusion, leading consumers to mistakenly believe the two products are related or come from the same business origin.   2) Visual similarity: The appearance of "BTCLOCK" and "BLOCKCLOCK" is also quite similar. "BT" and "Block" both consist of short prefixes followed by "Clock", which could easily cause confusion at first glance. In addition, the use of seven screens with electronic ink to display Bitcoin information gives the same impression in the users. The word BTCLOCK is displayed in the same exact position that it is in the BLOCKCLOCK.   3) Same functionality: Both products are aimed at a similar audience - people interested in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. Since both products appear to perform a similar function (displaying cryptocurrency prices), there is a high likelihood of confusion. Consumers might believe the two products are from the Coinkite, which is not accurate.   4) Risk of confusion: Since both devices seem to have similar functionality (displaying Bitcoin prices), this increases the chances that consumers could be confused about their origin. They may think "BTCLOCK" is a version or a rebranding of Coinkite's "BLOCKCLOCK." If "BTCLOCK" becomes associated with a different company or quality, it could dilute the distinctiveness of Coinkite's "BLOCKCLOCK". The use of "BTCLOCK" in GitHub could be infringing Coinkite’s trademark rights.   What would be the best solution for the alleged infringement? Are there specific changes the user can make other than removal? (e.g., transfer of trademarked username to an existing company account, removal of trademarked logo or references to company)   (1) Cease and desist the use of the words BTCLOCK, BLOCKCLOCK or similar words in the following websites: https://github.com/btclock; https://btclock.github.io/web-flasher/ (2) Remove any pictures, documents, links with the words BTCLOCK, BLOCKCLOCK or similar words from the following websites: https://github.com/btclock; https://btclock.github.io/web-flasher/ (3) Suspend and/or terminate the infringer's account BTClock.

The takedown claim solely focuses on the fact that thr BTClock and Blockclock are similar devices, and apparently them both having the word “Clock” and starting with “B” makes them too similar

Love the in-app change log in nostr:npub1yzvxlwp7wawed5vgefwfmugvumtp8c8t0etk3g8sky4n0ndvyxesnxrf8q nostr:npub147whqsr5vsj86x0ays70r0hgreklre3ey97uvcmxhum65skst56s30selt 💪

A takedown notice to an open source competitor to the block clock.

A takedown notice to an open source competitor to the block clock.

If you’d want me to check, let me know.

people who follow people with a high follower count, because of the count, and not because of what they say, are like little mini Nazgûl endlessly chasing the Ring.

people who follow people with a high follower count, because of the count, and not because of what they say, are like little mini Nazgûl endlessly chasing the Ring.

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BTClock fixes this… best part of open firmware is user control if the vendor abandons the product or does not implement functionality users want

BTClock fixes this… best part of open firmware is user control if the vendor abandons the product or does not implement functionality users want

I really like this one, but I do think the copy could be tightened up a bit. Oh yeah, I volunteered to do that didn't I?

Most underrated thing on Nostr is the nostr:nprofile1qqs8kumnm4v92nl5crfgksqmn6hpzj7e9ccdsu4wssae5gtnwhtxl8gppamhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5q3gamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wdau8gu3wv3jhvqyl72m DVM. It shows notes with images of cats, dogs and some other cool animals, like squirrels. This is what the Internet was made for. You might disagree, but deep down you know I'm right.

Most underrated thing on Nostr is the nostr:nprofile1qqs8kumnm4v92nl5crfgksqmn6hpzj7e9ccdsu4wssae5gtnwhtxl8gppamhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5q3gamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wdau8gu3wv3jhvqyl72m DVM. It shows notes with images of cats, dogs and some other cool animals, like squirrels. This is what the Internet was made for. You might disagree, but deep down you know I'm right.

I really like this one, but I do think the copy could be tightened up a bit. Oh yeah, I volunteered to do that didn't I?

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What I can say is I won't be buying anymore ColdCard products until more information is available.

What I can say is I won't be buying anymore ColdCard products until more information is available.

I agree, all the current nostr intros dive into the technical details way too quickly.

Im a happy user of the Blockclock Mini by Coinkite. While I wish I could do more with the API for visuals and lighting, it's still a great appliance that can be used to display arbitrary information. https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/88121568/219843205-f2cb051d-a857-4f10-bec2-b197fedfe9d8.png Here's a link to an open source utility for formatting text https://github.com/vicariousdrama/bctext

Im a happy user of the Blockclock Mini by Coinkite. While I wish I could do more with the API for visuals and lighting, it's still a great appliance that can be used to display arbitrary information. Here's a link to an open source utility for formatting text https://github.com/vicariousdrama/bctext

I did. They made an open source version of the same device that provides more control to users. If you are so pissed about this, then please stop buying phones because every phone is just a copy of an older design but with improvements.

There is not enough information out there yet for me to make a reasonable opinion on the issue as a whole for me personally.

There is not enough information out there yet for me to make a reasonable opinion on the issue as a whole for me personally.