Registering a App Name?

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    Hi Guys,

    Soon i will be registering a App name that i want to use for my project. Is there anything i have to take into mind when doing so? Such as trademarks etc. I would imagine it's just like registering a domain name right?

    Thanks
     
    scott2342, Feb 24, 2014 IP
  2. YJunK

    YJunK Active Member

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    Depending on what platform the app is built for. For example if you're building an iOS app, you have 180 days since you register the name to provide a binary for it. This is done to prevent people from "squatting" app names. So, if you time your work well and plan on having it done within 180 days — go for it.
     
    YJunK, Feb 24, 2014 IP
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    phptechie Well-Known Member

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    To be on the safer side , before registering a app name , please check for Trademarks , copyrighted names , registered company names to avoid legal battles .
    Do good amount of research & then do it wisely.
     
    phptechie, Feb 24, 2014 IP
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    Ka'iulani Peon

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    Wow, I didn't even think of registering the names of the apps that I'm working on. (Obviously, I'm very new to app building). Where and how do I go about that?
     
    Ka'iulani, Feb 26, 2014 IP
  5. scott2342

    scott2342 Active Member

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    I believe you register your name in iTunes connect but you need developers credentials. S
     
    scott2342, Feb 27, 2014 IP
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    Ka'iulani Peon

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    Thank you scott2342! I will definitely add that to my list of things I need to educate myself on in regards to app building.
     
    Ka'iulani, Mar 1, 2014 IP
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    legalbrain Greenhorn

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    I am Technology Lawyer, and some insight before you go ahead with the brand identity of your app-
    > Check the name, logo, is not registered to someone else.
    > If they are not available then you are lucky and proceed with registering it for yourself.
    > Develop an adequate TOS for the app based on the jurisdiction and the country you are in, they may be laws that can affect you, even I can help.
    > Best Of Luck
     
    legalbrain, Mar 17, 2014 IP