Adityathewarriorwithin said:
First one
- Alright so perhaps the most would be commonly asked question - What will the game actually be called? Just "Cyberpunk"?
I think it's possible, as R. Talesorian Games, which is licensing the IP to CDProjekt, has held the the "Cyberpunk" trademark for the "role playing games" category of goods for quite some time and
recently filed on July 19, 2012 to expand the trademark to:
"IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: computer game software; video game software; pre-recorded video discs, video recordings and video tapes featuring motion pictures, television shows and webisodes in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, technology, horror, action and adventure; downloadable digital audio recordings featuring music; downloadable digital audio visual recordings featuring motion pictures, television shows and webisodes in the fields science fiction, fantasy, technology, horror, action and adventure; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of novels, short stories, comic books, graphic novels, computer and video game strategy guides, computer and video game instruction manuals, and magazines, newsletters and written articles in the field of science fiction, fantasy, technology, horror, action and adventure and music; downloadable ring tones, graphics and music for mobilephones; cases for mobile phones; mouse pads; decorative magnets; sunglasses; computer and video game software for use on mobile wireless devices, namely mobile and cellular phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players, tablet computers and calculators; Pre-recorded audio discs and audio tapes featuring music. FIRST USE: 20060514. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20060514
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: graphic novels; comic books; newletters related to science fiction, fantasy, technology, horror, action and adventure and music, computer and video game manuals; computer and video strategy guides; graphic prints, photographic prints; posters; albums for trading cards; stickers, albums for stickers; calendars; comic strips, greeting cards; ; blank writing journals; book marks; pencils; pens; pen and pencil cases and boxes; stationery; folders; notebooks; paper giftwrap; paper party favors; paper party decorations; party goodie bags of paper or plastic; paper party hats; paper napkins; paper table cloths; removable tattoos; printed paper patterns for costumes; novels; role-playing game book; magazines; trading cards; book covers. FIRST USE: 19950700. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19950700
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: tank tops, sweatshirts, sweatpants, sweat jackets, jackets, sleepwear, underwear, swimwear, footwear, socks, ties, belts, gloves, scarves, headwear, masquerade costumes and Halloween costumes; T-shirts. FIRST USE: 20040000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20040000
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Games, namely, board games, playing cards and card games, trading card games , action skill games, target games, pinball games, dice games and chess sets; molded toy figures; toy action figures; collectable toy figures; playsets for toy figures; toy weapons; toy vehicles; electronic toy vehicles; toy space ships; electronic toy space ships; plush toys; toy robots; wind-up toys; construction toys; kites; sports balls; yo-yos; skateboards; flying discs; tossing disc toys; costume masks; radio-controlled model vehicles; hand held units for playing electronic games other than those adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; hand-held units for playing electronic games for use with external display screen or monitor; arcade-type electronic video games; collectible card games; playing pieces in the nature of miniature action figures for use with table top board and card role-playing games. FIRST USE: 19960400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19960400
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer and video games online via a global computer network; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer and video games for use on mobile wireless devices, namely, mobile and cellular phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players, tablet computers and calculators via a global computer network and wireless networks; entertainment services, namely, an on-going series featuring science fiction, fantasy, technology, horror, action, and adventure provided through broadcast television, cable television, webcasts and online wireless networks; entertainment services, namely, an on-going series of motion picture theatrical films featuring science fiction, fantasy, technology, horror, action, and adventure; film and video production"
However, there might be some challenges securing trademarks in other countries as it's a relatively common name, so perhaps they would add something to the title to make it a stronger mark. Also
Sony filed a Cyberpunk trademark application in May covering
"IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Sound storage media, image storage media and data storage media, all being pre-recorded; sound storage media, image storage media and data storage media, all for interactive use; exposed films, especially feature films
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Printed matter, newsletters, books, brochures, posters, decals, bumper stickers; musical notes and scores
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Clothing, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats and baseball caps
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Toys,Games and playthings; Gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; Decorations for Christmas trees
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment and education, all in the nature of television programmes, radio programmes and electronic publishing, all the before mentioned services provided also interactively on-line (e.g. via the Internet); organizing of concerts; production, distribution and rental of exposed films, especially feature films"