The new Ayaneo Flip DS packs faster specs than the Steam Deck, but its clamshell dual-screen design reminds us of Nintendo's classic handheld.
  • Donut@leminal.space
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    10 months ago

    I don’t think you can trademark an abbreviation just by itself, right? DS could stand for a multitude of things, so they would be hard pressed to try and prove how it couldn’t mean anything else but a (Nintendo) DS.

    • Po Tay Toes@lemmy.sambands.net
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      10 months ago

      I think the general likeness of the product and intended use plays a large part when it comes to lawsuits regarding trademarks etc…

      Consider this product:

      • It’s a gaming console
      • It’s dual screen
      • It’s clamshell
      • It has the abbreviation “DS” in their model name, hinting at dual screens.

      Compare that to a fictional product, an European rustbucket of a car: the Centaur Avante DS 340.

      • Is not a gaming console
      • Doesn’t have dual screen
      • Is not clamshell
      • Has the abbreviation “DS” in their model name, hinting at “Direct Steering” since it’s the model without powersteering.

      I think this product would be more at risk of being sued by Nintendo rather than the fictional car manufacturer…