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I'm sure those who run the business would know definitively, so why not just ask them directly, in the absence of an About Us page on the brand's website explaining the issue?

 

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No need for detective work to see whether some other company (perhaps Kaweco?) got in before them to register the trademark in some regional market in which Narwhal wants to make a push, etc.

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I sent them an email and asked.

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I talked to the folks at the Narwhal/Nahvalur booth at the DC Supershow yesterday and asked precisely that question.  I was told that "Narwhal" was too common and that is why they changed the name.

 

I am not sure I believe that explanation.

 

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Of course they are not obliged to tell anyone the "real" reason, if the one offered doesn't pass the smell test -- which it also doesn't to me.

 

The timing makes me wonder if this is part of the settlement with TWSBI, although I don't quite see why TWSBI would care what their brand name is, and Narwhal seemed to have the high ground in that dispute (again, in my view). But I can see that not telling people that "TWSBI forced us to change" as the reason might have been part of the deal. 

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8 minutes ago, mallymal1 said:

Always wondered why they picked Narwhal as a brand name.

 

Maybe its nibs are toothy by design?

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The change is minimal in the name itself. Kind of confusing. Can’t figure any of this out. I have two of their pens the Key West and the Peter Draws & haven’t bought any others as I rather put my funds to pens under $100 that I think are more novel vs. the $150 minimum and up. 

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Hello everyone!

 

Thank you for your interests in Nahvalur / Narwhal Pens.

 

Nahvalur is the Icelandic orthography of the English word "Narwhal", which we think embodies the origin of narwhals who live around the Arctic waters near Iceland year-round.

This rebranding effort is mainly in light of legal considerations for trademark registration, since "Narwhal" is not unique enough to be trademarked for Narwhal Pens.

This rebranding will also allow us to optimize search engine results, allowing pen enthusiasts to better discover Nahvalur and Nahvalur products.

 

You can follow us at @nahvalur_official on Instagram or @nahvalur on Facebook for our latest updates.

Our website has also been updated accordingly to nahvalur.com.

 

Thank you!

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5 hours ago, Nahvalur said:

Hello everyone!

 

Thank you for your interests in Nahvalur / Narwhal Pens.

 

Nahvalur is the Icelandic orthography of the English word "Narwhal", which we think embodies the origin of narwhals who live around the Arctic waters near Iceland year-round.

This rebranding effort is mainly in light of legal considerations for trademark registration, since "Narwhal" is not unique enough to be trademarked for Narwhal Pens.

This rebranding will also allow us to optimize search engine results, allowing pen enthusiasts to better discover Nahvalur and Nahvalur products.

 

You can follow us at @nahvalur_official on Instagram or @nahvalur on Facebook for our latest updates.

Our website has also been updated accordingly to nahvalur.com.

 

Thank you!

Hey, your first post at FPN! Welcome to the "network" and thanks for the reply.

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5 hours ago, Nahvalur said:

Hello everyone!

 

Thank you for your interests in Nahvalur / Narwhal Pens.

 

Nahvalur is the Icelandic orthography of the English word "Narwhal", which we think embodies the origin of narwhals who live around the Arctic waters near Iceland year-round.

This rebranding effort is mainly in light of legal considerations for trademark registration, since "Narwhal" is not unique enough to be trademarked for Narwhal Pens.

This rebranding will also allow us to optimize search engine results, allowing pen enthusiasts to better discover Nahvalur and Nahvalur products.

 

You can follow us at @nahvalur_official on Instagram or @nahvalur on Facebook for our latest updates.

Our website has also been updated accordingly to nahvalur.com.

 

Thank you!

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Thank you for joining us and taking the time to explain the change.

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12 hours ago, Nahvalur said:

Hello everyone!

 

Thank you for your interests in Nahvalur / Narwhal Pens.

 

Nahvalur is the Icelandic orthography of the English word "Narwhal", which we think embodies the origin of narwhals who live around the Arctic waters near Iceland year-round.

This rebranding effort is mainly in light of legal considerations for trademark registration, since "Narwhal" is not unique enough to be trademarked for Narwhal Pens.

This rebranding will also allow us to optimize search engine results, allowing pen enthusiasts to better discover Nahvalur and Nahvalur products.

 

You can follow us at @nahvalur_official on Instagram or @nahvalur on Facebook for our latest updates.

Our website has also been updated accordingly to nahvalur.com.

 

Thank you!

 

Thank you!  :thumbup:

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On 8/7/2022 at 10:52 PM, langere said:

I talked to the folks at the Narwhal/Nahvalur booth at the DC Supershow yesterday and asked precisely that question.  I was told that "Narwhal" was too common and that is why they changed the name.

 

I am not sure I believe that explanation.

 

Erick

My understanding is that the company was seeking to trademark the word "narwhal" but that word is too common to be granted a trademark.  Not sure which country the company had filed for the trademark.  Then again, perhaps this is a way for retailers to not have to deal with the recent Twisbi issue?

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On 8/7/2022 at 10:52 PM, langere said:

I am not sure I believe that explanation.

I believe they were being legal grief but I think they needed better lawyers; I know of no other products called Narwhal, only an animal.  Apple (tech) and Apple (records) were able to trademark common names, until they fought with each other.  Leaf is a common name but also a model of car.  Something's a bit off here.

 

What bothers me is we all know who Narwhal is at this point; they've build a reputation.

 

Does anyone know of other products that carry the monikor "narwhal?" There's that silly song...

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3 hours ago, essayfaire said:

There's that silly song...

 

looking for a pen with maki-e dancing wombats

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2 minutes ago, mhwombat said:

 

That would be the one; I was going to spare everyone!

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