18. Trademarks
Information about the REPOST® trademark and licensing opportunities
18.1 The REPOST® Mark
Mark: REPOST® (standard character)
U.S. Reg. No.: 4234012
First Use in Commerce: at least as early as 2001
Status: Incontestable under 15 U.S.C. § 1065
Owner: Benjamin Ogden, inventor of the internet's first "Repost" button.
18.2 Historical Background
In 2001, Benjamin Ogden introduced the original "Repost" button—a cross-platform share tool that pre-dated modern social-media sharing widgets. The REPOST® brand has since become synonymous with transparent, licensed redistribution of digital content. Two decades of continuous, substantially exclusive use support the mark's strong source-identifying significance worldwide.
18.3 Authorized Use & Licensing Opportunities
We welcome good-faith partners who wish to incorporate the REPOST® mark under fair, industry-standard terms.
| Program Type | Typical Scope | Royalty Model | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branded-Feature License | Use of the REPOST® name/button inside third-party apps & SaaS platforms | Sliding-scale per-MAU fee or revenue share | Email llm@datagenn.ai with user metrics & launch timeline |
| Co-Marketing License | Joint campaigns, merchandise, or integrations | Fixed campaign fee + shared marketing spend | Submit proposal deck to llm@datagenn.ai |
| White-Label API | Behind-the-scenes repost functionality without front-end branding | Volume-based API fees | Request term sheet via llm@datagenn.ai |
We follow customary trademark-licensing standards (quality-control inspections, brand-usage guidelines, indemnification clauses) and are open to bespoke structures that create mutual value.
18.4 Prohibited Uses
- • Any use of REPOST® (or confusingly similar marks) without a written license.
- • Domain names, app titles, ad keywords, or metadata that incorporate the mark.
- • Alterations that dilute, tarnish, or mislead as to source or affiliation.
18.5 Notice of Infringement & Penalties
Once an entity is notified of our rights, any continued use is deemed knowing and willful. Under 15 U.S.C. § 1117, willful infringement may expose violators to:
- Up to three-times (3×) actual damages or profits,
- Statutory damages for counterfeiting, and
- Attorney's fees and costs in exceptional cases.
We also pursue injunctive relief, domain transfers, and takedowns under DMCA and parallel regimes worldwide.
18.6 Reporting Suspected Infringement
If you encounter unauthorized use of the REPOST® mark, please send details (screenshots, URLs, dates) to llm@datagenn.ai. Prompt reports help protect the ecosystem and legitimate licensees.
Questions About Licensing?
Contact Benjamin Ogden for licensing discussions and partnership opportunities.
Contact for Licensing