Can I Use Name To Stream On Twitch

Question

I am planning to start streaming on Twitch under the username 'TheGaminODST,' and I would like to confirm that using this name will not violate any copyright or trademark regulations, particularly due to the inclusion of the 'ODST' acronym from the Halo franchise.

Answer 1

Hi @Michael Herman

Teams tag is mainly focused on the general issue of Microsoft Teams troubleshooting. According to your description, your question is not in our support scope.The following suggestion is just for your reference:

Using the username “TheGaminODST” on Twitch could potentially raise trademark issues due to the inclusion of “ODST,” which is associated with the Halo franchise.

If the trademark owner (Microsoft, for Halo) believes your username infringes on their trademark, they could file a complaint with Twitch, which might result in your username being changed or your account being suspended.

To avoid potential issues, you might consider choosing a different username that doesn’t include trademarked terms. If you’re set on using “ODST,” you could reach out to Microsoft for permission, though this might be a complex process.

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