The Triforce is an iconic symbol from Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series. It's been used in games, toys, clothes, and to decorate some of Nintendo's limited edition handheld systems. So it would make sense that Nintendo would want ensure their ownership of it, and as of now, they certainly are trying to. The company registered a trademark for usage of the word Triforce in all gaming media (mobile, handheld, and console games). It's interesting to note that Nintendo of America has had a trademark on the name since 2011, but Nintendo of Japan has not.

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[SANIC]

Oh for fuck's sake Nintendo. You can't trademark/patent/copyright putting 3 triangles together unless you invented triangles themselves.

What's next? Breaking news: Squares invented by gaming company!

Have some decency.

They're going after the name not the symbol

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

What's next, they trademark the phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong"

 

[kumikochan]

Seems to me that they hate 2 much companies are using the same logo and the word triforce as they are and want to start taking legal action towards that by starting a trademark. Don't think they can ever get away with this but this is Nintendo we're talking about. They sure like to sue everybody. They can't trademark a word so many companies and brands are using.
http://www.exit-bjj.be/ Tri-force Belgium
https://soundcloud.com/triforce An artist
https://www.jazzrefreshed.com/triforce-3/ Another artist
http://triforceendurance.com/ Some cyclist group
https://www.triforcemma.com/ MMA group
https://www.carson.com/products/triforce-tf-100/ Camera mount
https://www.goudengids.be/bedrijf/STADEN/L10407070/TRIFORCE/ Rental office
http://thetcn.com/ Something i don't even know

I can go on and on and on …. What is Nintendo gonna do ? Sue the whole world ?

 

[Jackson Ferrell]

It's like DC vs Marvel with Captain Marvel

 

[MiiJack]

Seems to me that they hate 2 much companies are using the same logo and the word triforce as they are and want to start taking legal action towards that by starting a trademark. Don't think they can ever get away with this but this is Nintendo we're talking about. They sure like to sue everybody. They can't trademark a word so many companies and brands are using.
http://www.exit-bjj.be/ Tri-force Belgium
https://soundcloud.com/triforce An artist
https://www.jazzrefreshed.com/triforce-3/ Another artist
http://triforceendurance.com/ Some cyclist group
https://www.triforcemma.com/ MMA group
https://www.carson.com/products/triforce-tf-100/ Camera mount
https://www.goudengids.be/bedrijf/STADEN/L10407070/TRIFORCE/ Rental office
http://thetcn.com/ Something i don't even know

I can go on and on and on …. What is Nintendo gonna do ? Sue the whole world ?

Someone above said that they can trademark it, just in game related topics.

 

[Mark McDonut]

roguekiller's gonna be salty as fuck.

 

[AbyssalMonkey]

Seems to me that they hate 2 much companies are using the same logo and the word triforce as they are and want to start taking legal action towards that by starting a trademark. Don't think they can ever get away with this but this is Nintendo we're talking about. They sure like to sue everybody. They can't trademark a word so many companies and brands are using.
http://www.exit-bjj.be/ Tri-force Belgium
https://soundcloud.com/triforce An artist
https://www.jazzrefreshed.com/triforce-3/ Another artist
http://triforceendurance.com/ Some cyclist group
https://www.triforcemma.com/ MMA group
https://www.carson.com/products/triforce-tf-100/ Camera mount
https://www.goudengids.be/bedrijf/STADEN/L10407070/TRIFORCE/ Rental office
http://thetcn.com/ Something i don't even know

I can go on and on and on …. What is Nintendo gonna do ? Sue the whole world ?

Does nobody here know how trademarks works?

Trademarks only apply within a very, very strict scope of space. It doesn't matter if other companies have used the name "Triforce" in other industries, only in relation to video games does it matter. It is there to prevent brand misidentification. Nobody is going to assume that a "triforce vacuum cleaner" is made by Nintendo or has any relation to the Zelda franchise, so trademark doesn't apply there.

This trademark is to strictly limit the use of the word "Triforce" in video gaming.

 

[linuxares]

Seems to me that they hate 2 much companies are using the same logo and the word triforce as they are and want to start taking legal action towards that by starting a trademark. Don't think they can ever get away with this but this is Nintendo we're talking about. They sure like to sue everybody. They can't trademark a word so many companies and brands are using.
http://www.exit-bjj.be/ Tri-force Belgium
https://soundcloud.com/triforce An artist
https://www.jazzrefreshed.com/triforce-3/ Another artist
http://triforceendurance.com/ Some cyclist group
https://www.triforcemma.com/ MMA group
https://www.carson.com/products/triforce-tf-100/ Camera mount
https://www.goudengids.be/bedrijf/STADEN/L10407070/TRIFORCE/ Rental office
http://thetcn.com/ Something i don't even know

I can go on and on and on …. What is Nintendo gonna do ? Sue the whole world ?

A trademark has limits, such as IN VIDEO GAMES, as it's stated in the application.

 

[XDel]

Next someone will try to copyright the cross.

 

[linuxares]

Next someone will try to copyright the cross.

Copyright =/= Trademark

 

[XDel]

Copyright =/= Trademark

Christ Inc.

 

[Kipz]

I think people are misunderstanding - they're not trademarking the "triforce" meaning 3 triangles in a bigger triangle, they're trademarking "triforce" as in the word triforce.

 

[Subtle Demise]

Does nobody here know how trademarks works?

Trademarks only apply within a very, very strict scope of space. It doesn't matter if other companies have used the name "Triforce" in other industries, only in relation to video games does it matter. It is there to prevent brand misidentification. Nobody is going to assume that a "triforce vacuum cleaner" is made by Nintendo or has any relation to the Zelda franchise, so trademark doesn't apply there.

This trademark is to strictly limit the use of the word "Triforce" in video gaming.

That's how it's SUPPOSED to work, but sometimes it doesn't always work that way.

 

[AbyssalMonkey]

That's how it's SUPPOSED to work, but sometimes it doesn't always work that way.

And they realized how fucking stupid it was. (lol that fucking title and piss-poor journalism)
I don't know about other markets, but in US Nintendo would never be able to bully anyone other than the most weak minded opponents. Considering Nintendo barely notices anyone until they get big, this means this will only affect the video game industry. Any other opposition will just laugh, say "try me" and demand court remunerations from Nintendo for the court battle.

 

[medoli900]

>Nintendo's trying to copyright the name Triforce
>Everyone post picture of company using the Triforce as logo

Can't you read people?

 

[AbyssalMonkey]

>Nintendo's trying to copyright the name Triforce
>Everyone post picture of company using the Triforce as logo

Can't you read people?

I really feel I should point out snarkily back at you that copyright != trademark. Copyright is far more powerful and all encompassing, and if Nintendo were trying to copyright "Triforce", all of the ridicule in this thread would make far more sense.

Nintendo is trying to trademark, not copyright.

 

[medoli900]

I really feel I should point out snarkily back at you that copyright != trademark. Copyright is far more powerful and all encompassing, and if Nintendo were trying to copyright "Triforce", all of the ridicule in this thread would make far more sense.

Indeed. It's the middle of the night, so my mind is not at it's peak.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

You'd think they would have done this a long time ago. Well, better late than never.
Funny story, as a kid I once saw sandpaper with a triforce on the back. The exact same symbol. At least, it was funny to me at the time.

 

[Deleted User]

I guess you could say that Nintendo is TRIying to FORCE their way in!

Okay, I'll go now.

 

[Jayro]

Why wasn't this done with the first Zelda game???