Question about potential trademark similarities.

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Old Jul 6th, 2008, 11:14 PM   #1
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I'm about to start my own business and recently had a logo designed for me. The name is fine, but the first character an X may have a lot of similarities to the swoosh design from Nike. (Actually the yellow part) The business is going to be online and I'm uncertain if i face any risks. An illustration of the X is below.

http://www.arcadecentral.net/misc/logo.jpg

It was not intended to be similar, but others pointed out when i was getting feedback. Should I have any reason to worry? Or should I just go back to the drawing board for a design.

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Old Jul 7th, 2008, 11:01 AM   #2
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Default Re: Question about potential trademark similarities.

It does not look that similar to me.

But of course you could always ask Nike what they think.

What business will you be in? Not sporting shoes I hope.
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Old Jul 7th, 2008, 11:15 AM   #3
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No no, just a simple online electronics store. I only noticed it after a couple people made a reference that it was "similar" I have no intent as registering the "X" as a trademark it will just be included with the rest of the name of my company "Xnamehere" with the X having that design.
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