September 20th, 2023
San Francisco, California
Dear Orange Group,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the takedown request you have issued against our company, Orange Pill App Inc. Before diving into the specifics, I'd like to provide some context behind our company's name.
In the iconic film "The Matrix," the protagonist Neo is offered two pills by Morpheus: a blue pill that would allow him to continue living in blissful ignorance, and a red pill that would reveal the harsh realities of the world he lives in. Neo chooses the red pill, a decision that has become a cultural metaphor for seeking the truth, even when it is uncomfortable or challenging.
In the world of Bitcoin, this concept has been adapted into the "orange pill," a nod to Bitcoin's orange logo. The orange pill represents the awakening to the revolutionary potential of a decentralized digital currency. For more information on this, you can refer to this article: Bitcoin Orange Pill Theory & Reality.
Our company, Orange Pill App Inc., was named with this ethos in mind as we aim to connect like-minded individuals who share a passion for Bitcoin and create local communities.
We fully understand and respect the importance of protecting intellectual property rights. It is a principle we take seriously in our own business operations, and we have no intention of infringing upon the rights of others.
Turning to the matter at hand—your takedown request. Orange Group holds trademarks in a wide array of sectors, including telecommunications, IT, TV and cinema, business services, entertainment, financial services, cybersecurity, healthcare, energy, educational and cultural activities, consumer electronics, charitable services, and innovation services.
In contrast, our pending trademark application is specifically targeted at Internet-based services for social introductions, dating, and networking. It is evident that our businesses operate in distinct industries. Furthermore, we have never made any implicit or explicit claims to be associated with Orange Group, nor would such an association be logical or beneficial for either party.
Given these clear distinctions, we respectfully request that you reconsider and retract your takedown notice to Google. This will allow us to resume serving our valued customers without further hindrance to our business.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to resolving this issue amicably and promptly.
Yours sincerely,
Matteo Pellegrini
CEO, Orange Pill App Inc.