Really hope the 3080 ti comes soon... the 2080 ti is not a worthwhile investment imo... want a single gpu that is faster than my 1080's in sli, which the 2080 ti isn't.

valrond:

As others have said, you can't trademark numbers. And ATI/AMD and nVidia already had cards with the same numbers: Radeon 9800 Geforce 9800 Radeon R9 280 Geforce 280.

While this is true, those never directly competed against one another. There were years in between them, so confusion while GPU shopping was pretty limited. In this particular case, the only reason AMD would be using those numbers is to cause a conflict with NVIDIA. AMDs latest generation was 5xx, now they jump to 3000, incidentally when this is NVIDIAs next generation, and as such one higher then the current one.

Eastcoasthandle:

LOL, unbelievable level of stupid. You can't trademark numbers. Nvidia is that bent on slowing down node shrinks as they don't have any tangible benefit for their own IP's. I have to wonder what they plan on doing once 5nm finally hits. I know, try to trademark 5 and nm. 😱

I'm pretty sure they don't trademark numbers. Withing legal terminology, these are marked as product names.

TRX 2085 t.i. Obviously stands for Total Radeon 10 2085 Turbocharged Incredible ! Thank me amd with a check on my mail 😉

D3M1G0D:

Fine. AMD can name their GPU the RX 3085 😛

Nah, I like the 3070 and 3090.

nevcairiel:

While this is true, those never directly competed against one another. There were years in between them, so confusion while GPU shopping was pretty limited. In this particular case, the only reason AMD would be using those numbers is to cause a conflict with NVIDIA. AMDs latest generation was 5xx, now they jump to 3000, incidentally when this is NVIDIAs next generation, and as such one higher then the current one.

No, AMD's latest generation is RX.

Denial:

You can 100% trademark numbers. Peugeot for example trademarked 901 forcing Porsche to change the 901 to the 911. Whether or not Nvidia will be granted this trademark is a different story.

Yet almost nobody remembers Peugeot 901 and almost everyone knows Porsche 911 as an Icon. Being annoying does not make one better or memorable 🙂

Blizzard trademarked "Cataclysm" causing Homeworld: Cataclysm having to be renamed... a game that been out LOOOOOOONG before the Catacysm Expansion.

Denial:

You can definitely trademark numbers. So again, whether or not Nvidia will be granted this is another story, but it's possible - especially since they issued the trademark back in January, long before anyone knew what AMD was going to brand it's GPUs.

So True^...try an use the number 3 in nascar without written permission... https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--naVWe6nQ--/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/18xq7at0v4xjpjpg.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/DaleEarnhardtSunglassesDriversSuit.jpg

Yeah, but that's in Nascar specifically, like a retired number. As to this numbering, both companies have confused their naming structures to the point of absurdity anyways. I don't honestly care if Nvidia wins or loses this. What will the names of the next over-priced, under-performing card series be? Super-meh something or other 80.

0blivious:

Yeah, but that's in Nascar specifically, like a retired number.

its not retired, you just need written permission to use it from "nascar" copyright holder... Same with this GPU trademark.....no one can make a "GPU" called/numbered 3080-4080-5080... Of course that depends on if they get it successfully filed an approved?

little read I found on the net... What is Trademark vs. Patent? A trademark protects a symbol, name, word, logo, or design used to represent the manufacturer of goods. A patent gives property rights to an inventor for a new product, preventing others from making an identical product. Many companies use both to protect intellectual property, although the two are not interchangeable. What sets a trademark apart from other legal protections is that it only covers a single mark. That protection might be part of a logo, a symbol, a phrase, a word, or a design. But a trademark does not extend any protection to the products manufactured by the company that owns it. Another business or person can legally produce the same goods or offer the same services unless those are patent protected. Filing for trademark protection for your company's logo or catchphrase is worth considering because it lessens confusion for consumers. When someone is shopping for a product, he or she should be able to immediately pick out a specific brand. Without a trademark, others can easily copy your logo or create a similar one, leading to a loss of brand loyalty. The requirements to qualify for a trademark are not as strict as those required to qualify for a patent. On the other hand, a patent protects an invention. It restricts others from making, selling, or using a similar product as long as the patent is in effect. After the patent term ends, that idea is no longer protected and becomes public property. The term of a patent depends on the type. When your mark receives trademark protection, no one else can copy, use, produce, or profit from it. If someone does try to create a similar mark, you have legal rights to sue for damages. That could include profits lost during the time when the other person or company sold products under a similar mark. If you can prove that the similarity caused confusion among consumers, you are more likely to win the case. Examples of well-known trademarks include the Nike "Swoosh" logo, the McDonald's "Golden Arches" and the brand name "Coca-Cola." The requirements to qualify for a trademark are not as strict as those required to qualify for a patent. On the other hand, a patent protects an invention. It restricts others from making, selling, or using a similar product as long as the patent is in effect. After the patent term ends, that idea is no longer protected and becomes public property. The term of a patent depends on the type. There are three main types of patents: Utility A utility patent protects how a product works or is made. You can file for a utility patent on just about any type of invention, including machines, computer hardware and software, furnishings, and pharmaceuticals. In order to qualify for a patent, the invention must be novel and non-obvious. The term of a utility patent in the U.S. is 20 years. Design A design patent protects the ornamental appearance of a product. You can file for a design patent on something that already has a utility patent. For example, if you create a new and unique design for a handbag, it qualifies for protection. But the functionality, shape, use, and construction of the handbag fall under a utility patent. The term of a design patent in the U.S. is 15 years. Plant A plant patent protects a new variety of plant, but it must be able to reproduce asexually to qualify under this patent. The term of a plant patent in the U.S. is 20 years.