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Also, and I am sure you are aware of this product that I just found via Google - the Holdster.  I think you need a much different name than this obvious competitor which happens to have a more memorable product name.  You need to disassociate yourself from them.

They must have gone live recently because I did my research.  They are Canadian so I know they can`t use that name in America (it`s owned by the top baseball glove makers).  I know this because I was going to call my product the same name.

 I also own the patent on my product.

Question:  What are you doing (or planning to do) to help people overcome the awkwardness they often feel for wearing something completely new and different?

Everyone that has worn it agrees in it`s comfort.  It hugs your leg and you forget it`s there.

Awkward?  Never encountered it.

Law enforcement I have given it to has fallen in love with it.

Same names can often be used by companies in different industries.  For example, Apple Computers and Apple Vacations.  So don`t count on the holdster being shut down for a name infringement with a baseball glove company (not that you said this).  These decisions are in the hands of the USPTO.

So I can call it the Nike Anti Fanny Pack?  Items like these are best left to the courts (luckily I`ve done my research and I know HOLDSTALERO isn`t taken).

Thanks for your input Steve.  Points are well taken and thanks for finding that site.  Competition is what it`s all about so let`s see who comes out on top

Have you done market research with your name?

Yes, but you are going to have to wait for the blog.  It`s all about the story.