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xwowsersx on Feb 1, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2024)

That's just "Smart" or "Smart Automobile" AFAIK, unless you're referring to some other brand I'm unaware of. That brand was established in 2019. Smartcar Inc., from OP, has been around since 2015.

dnh44 on Feb 1, 2024 | [–]

The Mercedes "Smart" car has been around since the late 90's.

recordlabel on Feb 1, 2024 | [–]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Fortwo

you're welcome

xwowsersx on Feb 1, 2024 | [–]

Oh ok. Not "Smartcar" though. "Smartcar" != "Smart" or "Smart Fortwo". So unless the claim is that any name with "smart" in it is infringing on Mercedes...

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