New York Times Sues Worldle Over Name Similarity

The legal dispute centers on claims of consumer confusion between the popular word game and its geography-based counterpart.

Wordle, acquired by The New York Times in 2022, alleges Worldle's name causes confusion.
Worldle, created by Kory McDonald, challenges players to identify locations using Google Street View.
McDonald argues that his game is distinct and part of a broader trend of '-LE' games.
The New York Times has previously taken legal action against other Wordle-inspired games.
Trademark experts suggest the case hinges on the likelihood of consumer confusion.