Nikon just re-registered the “NIKONOS” trademark

[Coop42]

Not a lot of detail here, but interesting...

The plot thickens: Nikon just registered the "NIKONOS" trademark | Nikon Rumors

 

[Compressor]

My goodness.

 

[Trace Malinowski]

I have a Nikonos V in the original box with a 35mm lens still in its box.

 

[Gene]

Maybe a possible tie-in with their new mirrorless cameras...?

 

[Trace Malinowski]

@Gene, want my Nikonos V?

 

[Gene]

Hi Trace! I love Nikonos' but unfortunately I don't shoot 35mm film anymore -- at least not professionally. I know I will again though at some point, if not just for fun.
When's the last time you shot anything with it?

 

[coldwaterlloyd]

Like re-marketing the VW Beatle , great marketing which appeals to older divers with cash

 

[Lorenzoid]

Owners of lots of famous old trademarks keep re-registering them, apparently supported by some kind of nominal usage, with the thinking that they carry a lot of goodwill that might be useful someday. NIKONOS is such a wonderful coined word, evoking Nikon and the Greek islands. It's certainly possible they might want to use it again someday.

 

[Hoag]

Wishful thinking aside, I wouldn't read too much into it. As mentioned by @Lorenzoid, this is not an uncommon practice. It prevents others from cashing in on the name.

Having said that, I have to admit that I get all "warm & fuzzy" every time that I read that Dodge has renewed the Trademarks on Plymouth and 'Cuda.

 

[k4kafka]

No more need for underwater hou$ing$ and len$ tube$ ?
Don’t care who makes it Nikon or some other company,but a pro quality mirrorless digital camera that can go to 30m (and beyond ?)...would be,...wonderful !!!