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# Shark Attack Fantasy League — Trademark Research
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Research conducted July 9, 2026. Checked USPTO, App Store, Google Play, Steam, BoardGameGeek, and general web.
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## Names Checked
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### "Feeding Frenzy" — ❌ NOT SAFE
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Electronic Arts owns **live USPTO Registration #2979806** (Class 9: game software, first use 2004). EA/PopCap has sold Feeding Frenzy games continuously since 2004; Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe is still on Steam with 97% positive ratings. **11 total USPTO filings found (5 live, 6 dead).** Live filings include:
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- EA (game software, Class 9) — active
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- Pennington (bird seed, Class 31)
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- Fish Tale (clothing, Class 25)
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- SF Bay Brand (aquarium accessories, Class 16)
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Risk: **HIGH** — any USPTO filing would be rejected for likelihood of confusion, and EA would almost certainly oppose.
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### "Shark Attack Fantasy League" — ✅ CLEAR
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No trademark registrations or existing games found in any database. The full phrase is distinctive enough for trademark protection.
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Risk: **LOW**
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### "Shark Attack League" — ✅ CLEAR
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No trademark registrations. Minor unrelated uses (esports tournament in India, golf societies) but nothing blocking a game software filing.
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Risk: **LOW**
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### Close names checked
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- "Shark Frenzy" — exists as bean bag toss game (Class 28) and TV show, not video game
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- "Fish Frenzy" — board game and slot machine, distinct mark
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- "Shark Attack" — amusement park ride, no trademark for video games found
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## Recommendation
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Register "Shark Attack Fantasy League" in USPTO Class 9 (software) and Class 41 (entertainment services). A professional clearance search by a trademark attorney is advised before paying filing fees.
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## Sources
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- USPTO: https://uspto.report/TM/2979806 (EA Feeding Frenzy)
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- Justia: https://trademarks.justia.com (search "Feeding Frenzy")
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- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3260/Feeding_Frenzy_2_Deluxe/
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