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+# Shark Game Trademark Research
+
+Conducted July 9, 2026. The game was originally named "Feeding Frenzy" but that name conflicts with Electronic Arts' live trademark.
+
+## "Feeding Frenzy" - CONFLICTED
+
+EA/PopCap owns US Registration #2979806 (Class 9: game software) since 2005. Still active, renewed, enforced. Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe still on Steam with 97% positive ratings.
+
+11 total USPTO filings found - 5 live, 6 dead. Live marks:
+- EA (game software, Class 9) - the blocking one
+- Pennington (bird seed, Class 31)
+- Fish Tale (clothing, Class 25)
+- SF Bay Brand (aquarium accessories, Class 16)
+
+Risk: HIGH. Any USPTO filing would be rejected for likelihood of confusion.
+
+## "Shark Attack Fantasy League" - CLEAR
+
+No trademark registrations or existing games found in any database (USPTO, App Store, Steam, BoardGameGeek).
+
+Risk: LOW. Recommended path for formal registration.
+
+## "Shark Attack League" - CLEAR
+
+No trademark registrations. Minor unrelated uses (esports tournaments in India, golf societies) but nothing blocking.
+
+Risk: LOW.
+
+## Domain Name Research
+
+28 domains checked via WHOIS + DNS verification. Full list at /root/shark-game/domain-research.md.
+
+### Top Picks
+
+| Domain | Status | Price/yr | Why |
+|--------|--------|----------|-----|
+| sharkfantasy.com | Available | ~$10 | 12 chars, brandable |
+| sharkfantasyleague.com | Available | ~$10 | Exact game name |
+| sharkattackleague.com | Available | ~$10 | Clean, professional |
+| sharkdraft.com | Available | ~$10 | Short, action-packed |
+| jawsdraft.com | Available | ~$10 | 9 chars, iconic |
+| chumleague.com | Available | ~$10 | Wordplay (sharks + league) |
+
+### Recommended Bundle
+sharkfantasy.com + sharkdraft.com = ~$20/yr. Register via Cloudflare for at-cost pricing.