QUOTE: "Dear Stefan,

I was under the impression that as LogiSphere is able to run all sorts of cameras, Creative for example, and control "stuff" perhaps a change in name would benefit to a wider audience.
Although I don't have any suggestions for a new and perhaps better name. I would assume the name is shunning part of the market already. Hard life isn't it ?! Pete"

I think that sums it up very nicely. One of the biggest reasons NOT to fight is that there really is no need to have any (implied) association with Logitech. I bought Logisphere for use with a Creative Live Motion cam, and now the software can control much more. It is maybe not such a bad idea to change the name anyway. I still say (from my previous post) that a 6 month time-frame is much more reasonable, and I believe they will accept that. The first letter is simply a threat as they expect you to contest it. By agreeing to change, only asking for longer to do so, I think they will happily accept that.
Let's face facts - you don't need Logitech for your software, it already beats the hell out of any alternatives (and I tried lots). A more universal name would be a very good option, and something with the word "cam" in the title would benefit the marketing of your software hugely as most people searching (on Google??) for cam software will type "cam" into the search box. The more relevant the name to "cam", and the website also, the more likely you are to attract more customers (this is the area I specialise in, since I am responsible for the online marketing for a multi-million £ internet company). Do not underestimate the value of the name being the very thing your potential customers will search for.
Of the names so far I quite like "MultiCamSSE" as the SE part sort of implies "special edition" (even though it doesn't mean that). Possibly be very attractive to someone who doesn't know the real meaning.
Anyway, hope everything works out fine for you. However it turns out, don't quit on it - your software is by far the best and it would be a huge shame to fade away when you are already at the top of the tree.

This is frustrating and Logitech is stupid.

But anyways, ActionCam sounds fun!

hi all
if thay have copy right on the name like coca cola then you have a problem but if ther name dos not have it, thay can "only" annoy you in court and that can cost money for you. if thay have made up there mind that you are doing somthing bad for them you dont have much to do. i think that you can explain to them how good this program and site are to there business thats the only ezey way to get out off this and keeping the name.

by looking at there site (logithech) thay have the falow Logitech® QuickCam® Sphere™ no right on the name sphere i think thay dont have any right on the name but as i said thay can annoy you.

good luck
noam riter

Sorry,

I am still ill and speak no English.

I think however, the best solution am its own name, e.g. Seizremote or Seizcontrol (own name, general term). "Sphere" against it promotes again only Logitech.

Manfred von http://www.angelpage.de

I received an aswer from the Logitech Corporate Counsel:

Wie bereits erwähnt stellt Ihre Verwendung des Begriffs "LogiSphere" nicht  erst seit Sommer 2005 ein "Problem" dar.

Vielmehr ergibt sich aus der  Benutzung des Begriffs "Logisphere" objektiv gesehen seit der ersten  Verwendung eine Markenrechtsverletzung, zumal sich aus der Geschäftanbahnung mit unserem Verkaufsbüro keinerlei Lizenzansprüche ableiten lassen.

Die rechtliche Grundlage des Unterlassungsanspruchs können Sie dem  anwaltlichen Schreiben entnehmen, bzw. sich darüber hinaus von einem  Rechtsanwalt beraten zu lassen.
Um den gesetzlichen Anforderungen zu genügen sind Sie aufgefordert die  Verwendung des Begriffs unmittelbar einzustellen sowie die  erforderliche Unterlassungserklärung gegenüber dem von uns beauftragten  Anwaltsbüro schriftlich abgeben. 
Anderenfalls kann eine Unterlassung  gerichtlich erwirkt werden und sich zudem Schadensersatzansprüche ergeben.    
Wir bitten Sie zur Kenntnis zu nehmen, dass die Fa. Logitech lediglich die  ihr im Rahmen des Markenrechts zustehenden berechtigten Interessen  wahrnimmt.

As previously mentioned your use of the term "LogiSphere" does not represent "a problem" only since summer 2005. 

Rather Logisphere is objectively a trademark law injury since its first use, and the contact with our sales office does not change that. 
You know the legal basis of the requirement for omission.
To meet the legal requirements you are requested to stop using the term LogiSphere at once as well as deliver the necessary omission explanation towards the law office assigned by us in writing. 
Otherwise an omission can judicially to be obtained. 

The translation is crude - maybe babblefish would have done a better job. I don't feel like translating this stuff.
Basically he is telling me I should follow that first letter by the german lawyer by the letter...

Maybe I need legal assistance to make sure I will have my 6 months to change without rushing too much...