Searching the US Trademark and Patent Office, we come across many battles over names. Most surprising is the battle over 3DS, the shorthand name by which Dassault Systemes refers to itself.
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AUCAD proposed by IMSI/Design, opposed by Autodesk, now in limbo: "Abandoned - No Statement Of Use File"
DWGCRUISER proposed by ORDIUS, opposed by Autodesk, now cancelled.
AUTOMATIONDESK registered by dSPACE GmbH, opposed by Autodesk, still registered by dSPACE.
3DS registered by Dassault Systemes, opposed by Autodesk in 2003, perhaps due to its similarity to 3d studio, now "Abandoned - After Inter-Partes Decision" [made by both parties before a decision was rendered].
3DS MAX claimed by Autodesk, opposed by NU LIFE (a dietary supplement company) in 2003, current state unclear.
AYCAD claimed by Aydin Controls, opposed by Autodesk in 1989 for being too similar to AutoCAD, terminated by Aydin in 1991.
AUTOWARE claimed by Automated MLD Design, opposed by Autodesk in 1989 for being too similar to AutoCAD, abandoned in 1991 "After Inter-Partes Decision"
CA LAB claimed by Autodesk, opposed by Computer Associates for being too similar to CA-DRIVER, abandoned in 1993 "After Inter-Partes Decision"
DWG UNPLUGGED claimed by Autodesk, opposed by Viacom 1997 for being too similar to Unplugged, abandoned in 1998 by Autodesk for "No Statement Of Use Filed."
DESIGNSCAPE claimed by Autodesk, opposed by ANSYS in 1998 for being too similar to DesignSpace, both gave up in 1999,
OBJECTARX claimed by Autodesk, opposed by Wall Data for being too similar to ObjectX, abandoned by Wall Data in 1998, registered by Autodesk.
AUDIODESK claimed by Mark of the Unicorn, opposed by Autodesk for being too similar to Autodesk, Autodesk's claim dismissed in 2000 by the USPTO.
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