Just a "heads up"...on orchidariums

[Ross]

Just got this PM from a "member" (Riverside) with no posts, that you all might be interested in:

Originally Posted by Riverside

Hello Ross,
I have just come across your interesting set-up for Orchid growing and like what you have done...There is one bit of contention I must raise though...it can not be called an "Orchidarium" My brother and I trademarked that name in 1994 when we formed Orchidarium Inc.
We have invested many years and efforts to establish the name and would expect that our customers would be confused to see your construction and think it was one of our models. We have had the web site orchidarium.com since 1995. I am sure you meant no injury, and I assure none is taken, but we have to protect our trademark or we can loose it. Others have done the same, always by innocent intent. Any other name would be good. I thank you for your attention.
Robert Jacobs, Pres/CEO Orchidarium Inc
Good Growing in the future

If correct, then we must all cease using this term. I prefer the word "tank" I doubt anyone can copyright or register this term. Nowadays, I guess, everyone is after litigation if they can get it.