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United Pilot AppNaming, Round 2  

February 20, 2023

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Agenda

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01           Today's Objective

02           In Review

03           Naming Exploration

04           Next Steps

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Today’s objective

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Having considered the United team’s feedback to our Round One names, we’re pleased to present another ten (10) options for the team’s review and selection.

Our goal today: to discuss our choices and identify which candidates best fit our chosen criteria.

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Trademark review

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In keeping with our process for the previous round of names, we conducted a search of each option through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in advance of United’s brand and legal review, noting any potential conflicts for the team’s convenience.

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Workshop naming criteria

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During our workshop, we heard input from the United team that provided us with some guidelines and excellent context as we approached naming exploration:

  • Distinct short words or acronyms

  • Real words are preferred

  • Convey speed and helpfulness

  • A reliable, single source of truth

  • Authoritative, direct and helpful

  • Unlikely to be confused with other aviation terms

  • Avoid “overly cute names” (e.g., “Microsoft Clippy”)

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For your consideration

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Good names—ones that are memorable and disruptive—come pre-loaded with both positive and negative connotations. This tension gives names their power.

Google – Baby talk, nonsense Unforgettably unique

Priceline – Sounds like a phone company Sets the agenda for our category on price

Microsoft – Makes us sound small, weak Connotes advanced technology

Apple – Connotes forbidden knowledge Conveys elemental simplicity

GrubHub – Makes me think of grubs, grubbiness Unpretentious and fun

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Positive

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The practical benefits of standing out

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Unusual, unexpected names and logos are easier to recognize and recall in crowded spaces—whether on store shelves or your device’s Home screen.

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Round 2 Names

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PlanIt

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A functional, straightforward name for an all-in-one scheduling, vacation planning, and communication hub.

Trademark Considerations

  • 125 registered trademarks
  • 35 live trademarks
  • No conflict in the aviation space.

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Airbase

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A one-stop-shop for everything a pilot needs to manage their schedule and comms.

Trademark Considerations

  • 23 registered trademarks
  • 6 live trademarks
  • No conflicts in aviation space

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Rally

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Refers to a quick response, concerted action, and a gathering of energy.

Trademark Considerations

  • 1449 registered trademarks
  • 481 live trademarks
  • RALLY SPORT for aircraft parts
  • Otherwise, not a lot of conflict in aviation space, worth a deeper legal review.

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SkyLoop

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A hub that keeps you in-the-loop and in-the-know on all things related to the job.

Trademark Considerations

  • 4 registered trademarks
  • 1 live trademark
  • No conflict in aviation space

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Hero

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The new Hero app does what mere mortals can’t: keep schedules, vacation time, notifications, and pay records organized in one convenient place.

Trademark Considerations

  • 8135 registered trademarks
  • 3308 live trademarks
  • No conflicts on initial review, but worth a more comprehensive legal review.

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Flywheel

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Conveys the productivity benefits delivered by the app and alludes to a sense of kinetic energy and momentum.

Trademark Considerations

  • 123 registered trademarks
  • 62 live trademarks
  • No conflict in the aviation space

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Alta

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Latin for elevated—connoting the kind of experience the app seeks to deliver. A short, punchy real word that won’t be confused with pilot terminology.

Trademark Considerations

  • 999 registered trademarks
  • 492 live trademarks
  • ALTA AERO TECHNIC for aircraft maintenance and repair services, worth a more comprehensive legal review.

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AirDocket

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Everything on your agenda, all in one place.

Trademark Considerations

  • No registered trademarks
  • No conflict in the aviation space

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Cortex

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Intelligent solutions for scheduling.

Trademark Considerations

  • 210 registered trademarks
  • 101 live trademarks
  • CORTEX for electronic controllers in small avionics
  • Otherwise, no conflicts in aviation space

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Guru

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A source of truth and wisdom.

Trademark Considerations:

  • 2034 registered trademarks
  • 820 live trademarks
  • No conflicts on initial review, but worth a more comprehensive legal review.

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Bonus names

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USched

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Combination of United and Schedule—a literal name to explain the app's function. Pronounced, “You skedge.”

Trademark Considerations

  • No trademarks
  • No conflict in the aviation space

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UCal

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Similar to our previous name––a short, telegraphic description of functionality.

Trademark Considerations

  • 2 registered trademarks
  • 2 dead trademarks
  • No conflict in the aviation space

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TimeFly

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A play on "time sheet" to label when pilots are going to be flying, taking vacation, etc.

Trademark Considerations

  • 16 registered trademarks
  • 5 live trademarks
  • No conflicts in the aviation space

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Tensor

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A mathematical framework that governs vectors and scalars; commonly used for solving physics problems.

Trademark Considerations

  • 113 registered trademarks
  • 46 live trademarks
  • TENSORSINE for gyroscopes and flight stabilizers for model aircraft
  • TENSOR for aircrafts parts and fittings, aviation insurance, maintenance and repair of air vehicles, and development

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Flytinerary

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A play on the word "itinerary" for pilots' flight schedules.

Trademark Considerations

  • No registered trademarks
  • No conflict in the aviation space

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Dojo

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A short fun, word that connotes achievement, discipline, and control.

Trademark Considerations

  • 307 registered trademarks
  • 133 live trademarks
  • No conflicts in aviation space

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BullsEye

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Connotes precision and mastery.

Trademark Considerations

  • 378 registered trademarks
  • 117 live trademarks
  • No conflicts in the aviation space

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Plot

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A short, fun noun that could also be a verb (e.g., “need to Plot my vacation”). Alludes to navigational plotting and, at-a-glance, looks like the world “Pilot” when skimming, potentially increasing its salience for our target audience. May also be styled as an acronym (Pilot Life Organizing Tool).

Trademark Considerations:

  • 495 registered trademarks
  • 165 live trademarks
  • SCOTT PLOT for downloadable mobile applications for aviation flight plotting, routing, and navigating

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HayMaker

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A fun, memorable name that “packs a punch.”

Trademark Considerations

  • 70 registered trademarks
  • 28 live trademarks
  • No conflict in the aviation space

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One North Names At-a-Glance (29 total)

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PlanIt

Airbase

Rally

Hero

SkyLoop

Alta

Flywheel

AirDocket

Cortex

Guru

Usched

Ucal

TimeFly

Tensor

Flytinerary

Dojo

BullsEye

Haymaker

Aloft

TOPs

URSA

Tempo

Mainline

Yeager

BlueBoard

Rhapsody

Leon

Val

FlightXchange(FX)

Round 2

Round 1

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United Brainstorm Names (24 total)

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United Relay

Crew Relay

Crew Contact

Crew Connect

Crew Comm

C2C

Crew Tools

Crew Tool

Crew Jam

Contrails

Contact

Convey

Crew Intel

Beacon

UA Intel

Intelicrew

UA Impact

Pilot Interface

Pilot Interact

Pilot Intercom

PI

PiComm UPC (United Pilot Communication)

UCOSS (United Crew One-Stop Shop)

QUAL

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Next Steps

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  • United to review naming options and choose 2 to move forward with by 2/23

  • Time held on calendars for 2/22 in case a feedback session is needed

  • Name options to go through United brand and legal review with expected approval on 3/13

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