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Verizon Wireless Trademarks “Hologram”

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 23 Nov, 2011

Verizon went ahead and registered the name "Hologram" for a future potential device, but what will it shape up to be? Given the futuristic name, it could represent a device with some new technologies we haven't seen yet - or simply another stereoscopic phone with dual cameras. I don't know about you, but when I think of hologram, I visualize the streamed holographic recordings R2D2 presented in Star Wars.

HTC Trademarks more names, HTC Rhyme and Enamor

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Aug, 2011

HTC has been making sure to trademark a few names lately for upcoming devices and we are now seeing even more pop up. Back in July we saw a large list of trademarked names that all seemed to be centered around "speed" but the newest few we are now seeing are a bit different.

HTC Trademarks Several New Names, Has the Need for Speed

By John Scheible
on 28 Jul, 2011

Here come the leaks boys and girls. HTC has just filed for trademarks on five, count 'em FIVE, new phone names. This is the first we've heard of the Cheetah, Raider, Titan, Skyrocket, or Velo, so we don't have much to go by. With names like that though, I'd bet "fast" may be in HTC's marketing future.

HTC EVO View 4G trademark filed for tipped CTIA 2011 debut

By Chris Davies
on 8 Mar, 2011

HTC has applied for "HTC EVO View 4G" trademark, seemingly confirming the incoming Android device expected to make its debut at CTIA 2011 next month. Two filings - here and here - lock down the name, though of course don't give us any further details about the device itself. It had been speculated that the EVO View 4G would be a tablet, perhaps even a CDMA version of the HTC Flyer, though there's no specific mention of tablets in the "goods and services" description. However, you could extrapolate from the "portable computers" section, perhaps, so the Flyer may still make a Sprint appearance. Most interesting, though, is the 4G element, with the device certain to have Sprint's WiMAX built in. Considering the HTC EVO 4G is nine months old and still retails for $199.99 with a new agreement, it's about time we had another potential flagship to take its place. [via Good and EVO]

HTC Sensation trademark triggers tablet Sense speculation

By Chris Davies
on 24 Jan, 2011

HTC has trademarked "HTC Sensation" in the EU, leading to speculation that the company plans to develop a new version of its HTC Sense interface. One suggestion is that HTC intends to use "Sensation" on its upcoming tablet models; three HTC tablets are expected to debut in the first half of 2011, including the HTC Flyer.

"user interface software; computer hardware and software for user interfacing, telecommunications and telecommunications services; computer hardware and software for transmitting and receiving voice, image, data, audio, video and multimedia content" Partial trademark description

However, the broad description of the "HTC Sensation" trademark - which includes user interface software, computer hardware and software for voice calls, video calls and more, and even accessories - could suggest that this is more a marketing phrase than a specific development for HTC products. HTC could be looking to brand the "HTC Sensation" of using one of the company's devices. [via GottaBeMobile]

Android Trademark Lawsuit Settled, Google Wins

By Dylan Bailey
on 22 Dec, 2010

All the way back in May of 2009 we heard of Erich Spech suing Google and every company that uses the Android OS for infringing use of the name "Android." He was the owner of the trademark for Android Data Corporation, which unfortunately went under in 2002. When Google wanted to trademark the name, they were denied because it had already been taken.