The trademark application by OP Productions for the name "War Z" has been SUSPENDED because the trademark office feels that the name is too similar to the name of Paramount Pictures upcoming movie "World War Z".
See the suspension notice for yourself:
Source: http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=85...e=statusSearch
What does this mean ?
*The name will very likely have to be changed because it is too similar to "World War Z".
*If the trademark attorney feels that the similarity is too big, it it's obvious that Paramount Pictures may legally forbid the use of "War Z".
*The trademark was only filled in July 2012, further evidence pointing towards that this game has been in development for only 6 months.
*They have received the suspension letter on 15th November 2012 already, so they know for over a month now that their name has to be changed.
Thanks to the anonymous mailer who sent me these information regarding the "War Z" trademark. It's in the interest of the mailer to make customers aware that they can fill a complaint against Arktos Entertainment Group and OP Production for their actions regarding false information, lies about their Alpha/Beta status and missing features/false advertisement.
To do so follow: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
And since it's not easy to get information on these companies, here are the complete adresses of both:
Arktos Entertainment Group, Inc.
11400 Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
United States
Phone:
916-445-1254
OP PRODUCTIONS, LLC
11833 Mississippi Ave., Suite 100
Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA
90025
UNITED STATES
617-596-3208
617-812-2554
