The End of an Era...

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Hey guys... After many of you had already speculated what the poll about a new channel name was all about and people have started to ask me why my intros are suddenly blurred out, I wanted to share with you what's going on and how we're moving forward from here on.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Announcement
1:13 Background story
9:36 Changes
11:37 New name
13:31 How I feel about it
15:39 What does this mean for me & you guys?
16:22 Moving forward
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ABOUT ME: Hallo, Servus, and welcome to my channel! My name is Felicia (Feli), I'm 27, and I'm a German living in the USA! I was born and raised in Munich, Germany but have been living in Cincinnati, Ohio off and on since 2016. I first came here for an exchange semester during my undergrad at LMU Munich, then I returned for an internship, and then I got my master's degree in Cincinnati. I was lucky enough to win the Green Card lottery and have been a permanent resident since 2019! In my videos, I talk about cultural differences between America and Germany, things I like and dislike about living here, and other experiences that I have made during my time in the States. Let me know what YOU would like to hear about in the comments below. DANKE :)
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@FelifromGermany 2 жыл бұрын

*PLEASE DON'T INSULT OR HATE ON ANYONE!* Hey guys, thanks so much for your support! However, please remember that it doesn't help to insult anyone. It's an unfortunate situation but it is what it is and let's just move forward together :)

@sluttymctits4496 2 жыл бұрын

I hope more people see this. I've already seen suggestions that others go threaten these people. That's never going to solve anything and will only come back on this channel. Hopefully those toxic commenters come to their senses before anything happens.

@Yachid 2 жыл бұрын

Sux U were so rudely forced to upSet y'r entire enterprise... we R n't going anyWhere though

@matthewwilliams2093 2 жыл бұрын

I probably would have mentioned this in the video itself. Just checking the numbers, I’d guess you have at least twice the audience of your “opponent”, and my first thought was that Karen is likely to receive a deluge of hate mail from outraged fans of yours.

@jasonpendergraft4511 2 жыл бұрын

While there is nothing to write publicly regarding this situation that will change it, I do want to say Feli that you have already done the difficult part and I and the other 299,999+ other followers will stay with Feli from Germany. Your channels former title will just become an empty shell that Karen and Kevin can sit in and listen to the echoes of their own voices (except for when their attorney calls for his/her money). You built the momentum behind your brand and it goes with you. For what it's worth from a follower in the American southwest, I am happy you can move forward now.

@Yachid 2 жыл бұрын

...FYI, 'german girl in America' is Not 'German Girl..."

@eodhowland 2 жыл бұрын

Karen and Kevin. Absolutely fitting that they have those 2 names. They fit the stereotypes.

@johnthomas2485 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. She is a tool

@Qiswhattheycallme 2 жыл бұрын

@jonathanstevey1748 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention they are from California...Karen capital of the US

@thepensivedragon 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about that too.

@TheAlaar 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanstevey1748 eh. In my experience the worst Karen zone in the US is wherever a Southern Baptist Church is.

@scott1957able 2 жыл бұрын

Feli from Germany is fine! We'll be watching!

@joshuajohnson2216 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait 🥰☺️

@chrischolewa9104 2 жыл бұрын

Ich also !

@robertbutler9326 2 жыл бұрын

As an American, I am embarrassed by how this was handled by the other party. Why does everything have to be so contentious? You are so gracious and sweet for how you handled this, and I have a lot of respect for you. Shame on the other person for their behavior. Nothing like adding to the stereotype of the rude, brash American. I enjoy your channel and wish you much success.

@leggo3213 2 жыл бұрын

💯 agree

@Hatatitla76 2 жыл бұрын

You, Sir, are a true Gentleman!

@wingflanagan 2 жыл бұрын

I would not blame the other party personally. She's probably a nice person, too. But lawyers have a way of winding people up because it is to their (financial) advantage. We are one of the most litigious nations on Earth, because anyone can try to sue anyone for basically any reason. I know this wasn't a lawsuit, but it's the same mindset. When lawyers get involved, they often smell blood and all reason and courtesy goes right out the window. It's a shame.

@spvillano Жыл бұрын

Everything becomes contentious for two reasons, both intertwined. Attorneys and money. I'm aware of one case that was portrayed in the press of one business using their surname as the business name and the press reporting it as litigation to force another unrelated person with the same surname to change their surname and business name. Obviously, it was far more complex and simple than that, but that's what you get when only journalism majors cover a story, rather than seeking advice from professionals involved in the story - half-baked coverage. Otherwise, the Johnson family would all lose their surname because of Howard Johnson's and obviously that never happened, as that was my wife's maiden name. For that matter, we'd have to change terms in various card games, as Donald Trump owns a trademark on "Trump", again, were that true, chaos would ensue. That's why descriptiveness is usually included in a trademark and "German girl living in America" is descriptive of literally hundreds of thousands of people, for just those with German citizenship, of which I doubt that the conceded trademark is.

@DannyBear70 Жыл бұрын

@@wingflanagan Karen is an adult with her own control? Yes. Don’t play that game. Life is a set of many choices: choosing whom to listen to, believe, and what actions we take to make a better world society is all up to us individually.

@reginafallangie2867 Жыл бұрын

More accurately, Karen is an American woman, with German ethnicity, born and raised in the US…With German traditions at home, but immersed in American culture and lifestyle all day/everyday outside of her house, and throughout her entire life and childhood…There is definitely a distinction between that and “German girl in America”.

@Milesco Жыл бұрын

I like your screen name. 😁

@vonNachtmahr Жыл бұрын

This Karen is as German as autumn the driest season in the year.

@yjk5737 Жыл бұрын

At least she's only a 2nd-generation immigrant. Not like if I tried to claim to be "German in America" as a 6th-generation immigrant German American where my most recent ancestors from Germany moved to the U.S. in the late 1860s.

@michaelvollmer9491 10 ай бұрын

To make it clear: Karen is not !!! a German girl, never have been a German girl and never would be a German girl. 👍🇩🇪😎

@Klarpimier 8 ай бұрын

More accurately Karen is an angry entitled white woman which is different from “German girl in America”

@Sam_splatter 2 жыл бұрын

Karen, the American from America. She’s definitely speaking to a manager at this very moment.

@MrZevv 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. but the manager is as intelligent as Karen is. She surely hurted herself more then she knows yet.

@troychavez 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@Johnny_Nitro 2 жыл бұрын

A Karen with a Kevin (male Karen) as a brand manager. You can't make this stuff up. 😳

@troychavez 2 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny_Nitro Feli has just experienced a very American thing

@Johnny_Nitro 2 жыл бұрын

@@troychavez no kidding, poor girl. Karen's and Kevin's ruin everything. Thankfully the police didn't show up at Feli's house.

@trr006 2 жыл бұрын

Lesson learned - secure a trademark for "Feli from Germany" as soon as possible.

@reywashere5284 2 жыл бұрын

Luckily, just existing with a name is enough to mark your territory generally in US copyright law. Notice that the other girl from Germany didn't copyright it till 2020 this year - but their case still had merit because they could prove that they existed long before that. I'm sure Kari and her team checked that they would be the first to use this name.

@jacklewis100 2 жыл бұрын

No, Karen claims that she owns the word 'Germany' and Feli's crappy lawyer agrees... :-(

@donfleming7062 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacklewis100 I wonder how the German Government would think of Karen's claim to owning the word Germany!!

@StefanJonasson 2 жыл бұрын

Feli from Germany - a brand name that represents everything kind, gracious, entertaining, and wholesome about German language and culture. It's sad to see what you've had to go through, but it's you and your effervescent presence that makes your channel worth watching. Your old name just made it a little easier for newcomers to find you; it's now up to us devoted fans to make sure your success grows by sharing your videos with our friends. Quite honestly, your channel is not just informative and entertaining, it brightens my days and has helped me feel better connected to my German cousins in Hessen. I would welcome you re-releasing old videos with your new branding. Let's face it, North Americans love watching reruns of old television shows, so why not reruns of Feli from Germany? And as I think about it, some of those old television shows are rerun with updated openings segments because the producers changed them over the seasons that the show ran. ("Petticoat Junction" comes to mind in this regard.) So go for it! You might also want to do a new episode "Crazy American Laws!" to complement your "Crazy German Laws!" episode. Your perspectives on U.S. copyright and trademark law are spot on. Sadly, it's often not creators and artists who are most protected by America's laws in this regard, but rather those who often trade in the creativity of others.

@danseventyseven Жыл бұрын

Feli, you've handled this perplexing situation with an amazing amount of grace. I would have walked away and thrown my hands up in frustration. The world needs more people like you.

@rainebow.shitshow 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most American thing to happen to anyone, anywhere, ever. You handled this with grace. Respect. 👍

@josephstevens9888 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly.

@deepermind4884 2 жыл бұрын

"The Most American Thing To Happen To Anyone, Anywhere, Ever!"(tm) Actually, this kind of thing probably happens every day in the USA 🇺🇸

@jimmefz3328 2 жыл бұрын

you should have named it "Actual German girl in America"

@DieAlteistwiederda 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought to because to a lot of Germans Karen wouldn't be considered as German as Feli. Karen is an US American woman first because she was born there, raised in that culture and still lives there and then a German second because her parents are. Feli on the other hand, born and raised in Germany and an immigrant to the US. That is a difference.

@st4ndby 2 жыл бұрын

That’s not legal

@BunjiKugashira1990 2 жыл бұрын

@@st4ndby It's true though

@st4ndby 2 жыл бұрын

@@BunjiKugashira1990 yeha

@brianehni5918 2 жыл бұрын

@@DieAlteistwiederda Not to mention Karen is a US Citizen. Felicia is a German citizen with a green card. And after she becomes naturalized, she will still have dual citizenship, due to German law.

@tamerat3794 2 жыл бұрын

My Dad, who is 90 years old, was just here for a visit and couldn't wait to show me your videos! So I found your channel after you changed it to "Feli from Germany" and think it's a great name too! It was so much fun to watch them with him! My brother speaks German very well so he and my Dad have been to Germany a few times and loved it! Thank you for making your videos, I love them too!

@TheCocoaDaddy Жыл бұрын

I'm just now learning about this situation and I must say, I think "Feli from Germany" is a brilliant name and I actually like that much better than the previous name. So, kudos to you for coming up with such a great name for your brand!!!!

@oscillator72 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a trademark attorney, and I really didn’t expect that world to collide with this one today! You did a great job talking about the different kinds of trademarks, and I totally agree: I don’t understand why the USPTO approved their application without a descriptiveness refusal. And two weeks to rebrand after so many years of coexistence is ridiculous, shame on the other side for that. Anyway, this is hopefully for the best, and I’ll keep watching!

@tonymouannes 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking, it's a descriptive name and its copyright is at least arguable. Also the fact that they had previous friendly communications doesn't help their case. But it's probably less headache a legal cost to just rebrand. I'm not a lawyer but I don't see how they can sue her for mentioning her old channel name.

@burke615 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonymouannes If she signed an agreement then she has to follow the terms of that agreement. That's now contract law instead of trademark law.

@markusberg2770 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the tolling of time end in your specific area of law, after three years? Surely the possibility of infringement is not indefinite.

@justus8675 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be possible to sue Karen for compensation? I mean you would have to delete the trademark in the first place?!

@tonymouannes 2 жыл бұрын

@@burke615 that's true, but she could have rejected the contract. I personally think she should have negotiated it at least. She gave up everything from her own will. Probably 8n regard to not having to modify old content, being able to use a similar name (like US instead of America) and non having to censure her use of the name. For example her being able to say that german girl in america within context not as the channel's name or mentioning the previous name as being a previous name. Also she should have asked for more time. But it's probably too late now. Also that way is less stressful than fighting the whole thing.

@_vinterthorn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really astonished that "the other channel" actually managed to trademark a rather generic term that's a common way to denote a person. Especially since it's not even a true statement on her being a proper American, not a German in the US.

@linibellini 2 жыл бұрын

I'm shocked about that too. Also this Karen person is mostly blogging about Bavarian (where Feli is from) things when her family isn't even from that area or culture at all. Her ancestors are from Schlesien, Preußen and NRW as she claims herself. So she's not only claiming to be German when she's American but also appropriating another culture that isn't hers. Seemingly all for the money, that should be clear after a move like that

@JoeZyzyx 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't realize one could trademark or patent a generic phrase like that. I remember some court cases back when Microsoft sued for the name "Windows", when it was already commonly used across the computing and programming world even before Microsoft named their OS such.

@Madchemist002 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rafaelleao1977 Why are you being sarcastic? It is a good question. Generic names and terms often struggle to get trademarked due to their wide use.

@federicosbetta1368 2 жыл бұрын

@@Madchemist002 it's not the generic term the problem, trademark protects customer from confusion, there were no problems between apple corps and apple inc. until computers started to play music.

@BnORailFan 2 жыл бұрын

My wife is a first generation American with both parents born and lived in Germany but she doesn't consider herself a German girl in America but an American. If this Karen woman has only visited Germany a few times I wouldn't consider her a German girl in America.

@blairclavel315 Жыл бұрын

Long time listener, first time caller. You are doing exactly what you need to be doing! For 30+ years I've owned and operated a business (200+ employees) -- trademarks, patents, lawsuits -- everything. One day the fire department wants to shut you down for an illegal extension cord, the next day you're dealing with employee theft, the day after that you get sued for trademark infringement. Every day there is something that makes it nearly impossible to focus on the business plan, any yet, that's what you have to do. Onwards and upwards, Feli from Germany!

@ugadawgs1990 Жыл бұрын

Your content is great, and your fans are loyal. No worries. You’re better off with your own name and unique ID. ❤️

@TheDragonBloom 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is LITERALLY 1000 fold more popular than the one that won't be mentioned. Feli, no matter its name, your channel will thrive.

@brucerodgershimself 2 жыл бұрын

100% !!

@kristopherjojimiyakusu9785 2 жыл бұрын

Karen's will likely decline as well, so I just Lol'd

@huplim 2 жыл бұрын

Feli from Germany sounds great. Your personality defines you, not the name of your channel. Keep up the great work! 💪

@DanielReyes-co3uo 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work!! We support you no matter the name

@wpl8275 2 жыл бұрын

I always say this, you make your name, your name doesn't make you. The other woman can be German Girl In America, and not have any viewers or sponsorships. Feli can be Feli In America and have lots of viewers and sponsorships.

@Styk33 2 жыл бұрын

I was curious about this other channel with the copyright. So I went over to see what it was. Outside of political content, I don't think I have seen so many "unliked" videos. It is good that Feli is such a good person and just moves on.

@Searq66 2 жыл бұрын

What an ordeal, so sorry that you had to go through all that! Wishing you the best of luck and whatever the channel name is I will continue to watch and enjoy. All the best. 👍👏👏👏

@Shadowfax-1980 2 жыл бұрын

Karen should be called German American Girl to be more accurate. With that being said, I think it’s good for you to have a brand name all to yourself that you don’t have to share with anybody.

@marklord2221 2 жыл бұрын

Genau

@kevinfeeney5309 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@thefisherking78 2 жыл бұрын

GAG lol 😂😂

@ITIsFunnyDamnIT 2 жыл бұрын

Her channel should be called Another Karen in America. This way everyone knows what kind of trash they are dealing with.

@pjschmid2251 2 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute her name is Karen and her SO is named Kevin LOL 😂. At first I thought you meant “a Karen“; it turns out it’s both. I can’t believe those are the names 🤣

@neoexplains 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that you only had two weeks to rebrand your channel and rework all of the old videos is insane. Good luck building your new brand, I'm confident that things will go very well from here!

@TheBlueArcher 2 жыл бұрын

@stanley Yeah, not legal advice and i'm not a lawyer, but have definitely learned in many classis with subunits in trademark law that products in different fields and have little chance of confusion have no right to request the other stop using it... Maybe her lawyer felt that they were similar enough that it may be hard to argue...

@SoCalGuy-gp2wl 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBlueArcher You really don't understand trademark law, do you?

@MichaelKorte100 2 жыл бұрын

Feli is way BETTER. It is so incredible you had to do this. It shows how much that other person was jealous of your brand. But in all truthfulness, the title, German Girl blah blah, is not very unique anyways. Feli from Germany or whatever is way more relaxed and unique. Feli is a cool name. I mean, Karen is like the worst name to have right now, and that other German girl, she did the most Karen thing a Karen could do! Sorry but that's total loserville, in my opinion.

@SoCalGuy-gp2wl 2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelKorte100 Go educate yourself on trademark law, unless you want to continue to embarrass youself with your willful ignorance.

@MichaelKorte100 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalGuy-gp2wl Nah, it is ridiculous whether it is within the law or not. What a loser move by the California Karen. The name German Girl in Blah-Blah-Blah is so bland and lame, Feli is doing herself a huge favor, by changing it. It's just too bad someone had to get a lawyer to work out the details and force someone's hand.

@jeffcibulka4186 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Feli. You’re a lot of fun. Your smile is awesome. Looking forward to your era!!! Happy New Year!

@commonstragedy 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos for such a good attitude about dealing with such a crappy situation.

@StevenCarlsonShow 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the American Legal System; people treat it more like a lottery rather than a remedy for a legitimate grievance.

@ThunderPants13 Жыл бұрын

Except that very few people ever win the lottery, but any idiot can be litigious for no good reason.

@FelanLP 2 жыл бұрын

1: a girl born and raised in California is not a German girl. No matter where the parents came from. 2: you are a German girl who lives in America. That means you ARE a German girl in America and THAT means that YOU are the German girl in America. I don't understand how someone can be serious while saying something else.

@oehosi 2 жыл бұрын

Karen wants to be DISTINCTIVE but carry the benefits of the DESCRIPTIVE advantages that in fact have been built up over the years by a German girl Feli !

@susie2251 2 жыл бұрын

Why do people on this video have such a hard time understanding dual citizenship. If she was born to German parents, she is German (as well as American if she was born in the US). Most of the people upset about her being German would be up in arms if they had a child born abroad and their child didn’t get their citizenship.

@susie2251 2 жыл бұрын

@@laurie7689 “We use geographic citizenship here.” This is false. Geographic citizenship, or jus solis, is just one way to have American citizenship. Children of US citizens born abroad also have rights to American citizenship under the specific rules in place at their time of their birth. This is citizenship through jus sanguinis, or blood. But either way, what would US citizenship laws have to do with someone’s German citizenship? German law determines German citizenship. That’s it.

@FelanLP 2 жыл бұрын

@@susie2251 dual citizenship or not is irrelevant. I can't just study a culture and call myself being a person from there. If you aren't born or raised in German or have lived there for a good amount of time and therefor have nothing to do with German (besides just your parents) nothing qualities you to call yourself a German. This goes for every other country aswell.

@FelanLP 2 жыл бұрын

@@susie2251 or in other word, just because you have the German citizenship according to some peace of paper in America does that not make you German.

@jwestney2859 Жыл бұрын

Respect for you Feli. You are handling this very well. Some day you will look back at this as a bump-in-the-road. Very best wishes to you.

@carlreed2012 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I really enjoy learning the things you share about Germany. Keep doing what you do and don't let these little set backs stop you from be awesome! :-)

@jerrihadding2534 2 жыл бұрын

What a shame that an actual Karen really acts like a “Karen”! I can only imagine how puzzling and shocking this situation must be for you but I heartily congratulate you for your clear thinking and restraint in attacking. I don’t care what your channel is called, I will be here for it. As an American old lady who lived in Germany for 10 years before moving to Sweden, I enjoy your content and perspectives enormously. Viel Glück!

@bazoo513 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly - that Karen might have as well been the source of "Karen" meme.

@somebodysomewhere358 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you move from the US to Europe? Europe is so old and boring

@susannabonke8552 2 жыл бұрын

@@somebodysomewhere358 ??.

@kennethkho7165 2 жыл бұрын

that Karen broke trademark laws from the person with the original Karen name

@jerrihadding2534 2 жыл бұрын

I moved from California to Northern Germany as a result of a dream I had as a teenager. I yearned to experience a different culture from WITHIN the culture and not as an observer on the outside. I first lived in Paris for three months while waiting for the completion of the paperwork required for my job in Northern Germany. It was awful for me - talk about culture shock! But it helped prepare me for Germany and in the end I came to truly appreciate Paris. I turned 38 two days after arriving in Paris. It took all those years in between to finally fulfill my dream. If you find Europe “old and boring”, I suggest that you focus your energy on creating and fulfilling a dream for yourself that lights your life. Good luck and happiness to you!

@klonowskierklartrohrleitun4241 2 жыл бұрын

Karen and Kevin - OMG, Stay strong, Feli - you are the real German Girl in America, no doubt about it

@kleckerklotz9620 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, those names are scorched earth for Germans. LOL...

@katherinestone3169 Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry that you had to go through all this, though I am glad that you made this video to explain what happened. I am a new viewer/subscriber to your channel and I couldn’t figure out why your socials were all blurred in the beginning of every single video I’ve watched so far. Now I know!! Good luck to you going forward that you don’t hit any more speed bumps!!

@rbstride 2 жыл бұрын

Your strength and understanding are admirable Feli!

@markusfeindt 2 жыл бұрын

The name “Karen” got me wheezing cuz this is exactly how Karen’s would act no logic behind them

@stefanbork3326 2 жыл бұрын

ähm, yeah .. being 'only' a german i had the exact same idea hearing that sentence ... for even i do know about that stereotype!

@DennisfromMunich 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment. But for the Germans it gets even better in the next sentence when "Kevin" enters the stage 🤣

@DerNiko 2 жыл бұрын

@@DennisfromMunich You said it XD Karen AND Kevin? Too funny.

@nik-roshansirak3398 2 жыл бұрын

@@DennisfromMunich Well, according to the internet his name must have been "Bill" :D Because Karens husband is always named Bill. :D

@Bikaz 2 жыл бұрын

@@nik-roshansirak3398 The funny part is that Kevin as a name has become basically an insult at this point in Germany, but I think this is even more universal now. If you call someone a Kevin here it implies hes an idiot/stupid, often going against any common sense.. Same as Karen has been the default name given for a female commonly complaining.

@chej 2 жыл бұрын

Feli, you’re a class act.

@macnachten8822 2 жыл бұрын

Here here...Salut Feli

@kevinbrady6075 2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@SoCalGuy-gp2wl 2 жыл бұрын

Class acts usually don't infringe other people's trademarks.

@brettrobinson2901 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalGuy-gp2wl I think she did a classy job of explaining in her layman's terms the unforseen problem she encountered and her attempts at a remedy....if Karen & Kevin hadn't been so stiff-necked and obviously uncommunicative this innocent mistake could have been handled in a friendly and mutually beneficial way. So..yes ...Feli IS the classy one.

@tonykinlan 2 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalGuy-gp2wl Hi Karen/Kevin

@Bujbrother 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed by your handling of this. Your graciousness in this situation is really a great example for others.

@firehydrant315 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your resilience. Your cheerful, positive attitude is inspiring.

@nickhydier1201 2 жыл бұрын

Got worried there for a second. Changing the name to Feli from Germany gives it more of that personal touch, which is great.Always love your insightful content.

@Jeweliedear 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@NormanF62 2 жыл бұрын

If you thought she was closing down her channel and returning to Germany, the clickbait might have given that impression! At any rate, for Feli things worked out for the best and we’re glad she’s still with us - just under another channel name.

@Stratos53100 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah with the look on the thumbnail i was afraid she would say its the 'real' end of it.

@nickhydier1201 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jeweliedear Absolutely.

@nickhydier1201 2 жыл бұрын

@@NormanF62 Yes, it did give that impression to a degree. Yes, things have worked out best for Feli. And I'm certainly glad she is still with us.

@toaster4693 2 жыл бұрын

This has always been one of my favorite KZfaq channels. No politics, no stress, no anger, just a friendly smile and entertaining/educational content. I don't really think it matters what your channel name is. You and your hard work are what make this channel great and I will always be here to support you. Thank you Feli. 💞

@merbecca80 7 ай бұрын

I found you two days ago and have already watched dozens of videos. I admit to being curious about the blurring and muting but it has not inhibited my watching! Love your channel ❤

@tracycagliero129 2 жыл бұрын

Feli- you’re so cool about this whole situation, love your cooperative attitude - so different from the other party.

@societysbasement5369 2 жыл бұрын

Also - definitely go for re-uploading some of your best early content, Feli. A lot of people may not have watched all of your old content, and this would be a great "refresher course" on your channel!

@chrisb3522 2 жыл бұрын

Ironically, you have been introduced to an American "Karen." Someone who thinks that they are better than you, that it's her privilege. This is absurd, because you are the true definition of a German girl in America. The bottom line is, she was born in America, so she is an American citizen. She is a false example of what you truly represent. I will always support you and your channel no matter what. Stay true to who you are.

@tylersoverlandandrc 2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@Seegalgalguntijak 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I find it fitting that she goes by the name of Karen.

@kevinfeeney5309 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, I am never visiting Karen's website nor spending a cent on any merch she may have.

@beatricesomeone3300 2 жыл бұрын

i wonder what Karen think she gains from this...

@09.vuduyanhb68 2 жыл бұрын

Yes boi, do it

@jjeherrera 2 жыл бұрын

Since I learnt about your channel after the rebranding, I wondered why you had blured part of the introduction in some videos. Now I know! You have interesting content, and I'm sorry you had to go through this. I hope you have recovered by now.

@chillmore97 Жыл бұрын

I watched and enjoyed a few of your videos a couple years ago. You've floated back into my feed again recently under your new name, so either the algorithm reassociated us, or the power of your content found me organically. Either way, I love the channel and I look forward to more! Good luck!

@lylejames8079 2 жыл бұрын

We're all behind you Feli. The high road always wins out and we will follow you!

@charcoalc5 2 жыл бұрын

If anything, I think the way you handled this shows how much more German you are compared to your American counterpart. You are so professional, polite, and beautiful inside and out. Liking and subscribing with the bell on all my accounts. Keep doing what you love! I'm a huge fan!

@johnfurseth9791 Жыл бұрын

Great transition! Thank you for persevering your prior content as well.

@Themerrydairy 4 ай бұрын

Just tuning into this story now! Congratulations on everything you have done and on how you adjusted to this challenge since then. If you are ever in Ottawa, Canada, I hope we can offer you an ice cream cone! 🍦

@enbocadelobo 2 жыл бұрын

You will always be my true and favorite “German Girl in America.” No substitute.

@EasyGerman 2 жыл бұрын

This is insane. So sorry you had to go through this.

@hello-cn5nh 2 жыл бұрын

Go through what?

@jagernet 2 жыл бұрын

@@hello-cn5nh bruh

@hello-cn5nh 2 жыл бұрын

@@jagernet go through bruh?

@jeff-ramos 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite German language channel is commenting on my favorite German culture channel! Today is a good day! ❤️❤️

@jagernet 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeff-ramos Genau

@Tom_From_Alpharetta 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel a few weeks ago…. I love your new name…. You’re doing great and will prevail… and come out on top…

@helloxo666 7 ай бұрын

As a new subscriber I am so happy to have found your page ❤ I am sorry you went through that and I hope in the future there can be maybe Karen visiting and talking about her experience growing up in America.

@jmtopete100 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that they wanted six figures, lets me know that it was about money. Not sure if it is the same in Germany, but the USA is full of frivolous law suits. Keep doing what you do. I really appreciate what you do.

@gwillis01 2 жыл бұрын

It is rather sad that there are so many shallow, frivolous lawsuits filed in America.

@stephanclemens2348 2 жыл бұрын

No. That really is probably the most american thing ever. You can not make the same money suing people or companies in Europe. So going to court to capitalize on having acted stupidly doesn't work out.

@_SpamMe 2 жыл бұрын

After the US, Germany is the 2nd worse country concerning lawsuits, so ... the more things change, the more things stay the same?

@nigefal Жыл бұрын

Perhaps Feli could do another video discussing is Germany as litigious America!

@DonnaLang42rockglobally 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw the title of this video, I thought, "Oh, no! Is Feli leaving KZfaq?" Fortunately that isn't the case; I'm glad you're still going to be creating and uploading content. I'm rooting for you. ^_^

@amusliminusa 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I thought the same.

@jeffmckee1825 2 жыл бұрын

Thought the same here as well. relieved that it was not the case!

@roncenti 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I was shocked and thought that something horrible must have happened to give up such a great and (I think) successful channel. I was relieved when it was just a name change then got angry again cause it was trouble from such an insignificant, not even German woman with a website so outdated that it could have been hosted on Geocities and a youtube channel with so few views that she does not even exist. If it was a giant corporation... Yes. That would make sense but this tiny Karen person.

@perryanderson5642 2 жыл бұрын

You have the Most Beautiful Voice on You Tube. I Hope this turns into something Positive for you and Heavily Positive on the Financial End. Seriously,, your Voice is Very Comforting. And I'm Sure I'm Not the Only one who feels that way.

@robertbutler9326 2 жыл бұрын

@@roncenti Wow! I have not heard the name “Geocities” in a very long time. That’s a trip in the Way-Back machine.

@Neilfrozn 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. Good job working through this issue and moving on. Looking forward to seeing more in the future.

@marclederman6206 Жыл бұрын

So sorry that you had to go through that back then, but your attitude and hard work to overcome the "bump" were commendable. Someone below said, " You are so gracious and sweet for how you handled this..." I could not agree MORE. I too respect your decisions and choices, love the channel, and look forward to your continued success!

@charliecrawford3776 2 жыл бұрын

It is truly sad that this woman would treat you so unkindly, when you did your best to co-operate and work things out. You showed real class! The title of your video was scary, because, at first, it appeared that you might be going off KZfaq. I'm glad you are still here. I wish you all the best going forward. There is a great deal of love toward you from your fans. No matter what name you use, we will be here to watch and learn. Viel glück!

@dirtcop11 2 жыл бұрын

Well, her name is Karen, so what else did you expect?

@davidsmith3263 2 жыл бұрын

When you’re doing well, people want to bring you down. I bet this will make your channel even better!

@fredericmartinez3807 2 жыл бұрын

That's what we are here for !

@BruceNewhouse Жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel with the poop shelf followed this one. I am very impressed by both episodes and you as an individual. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you.

@lisasaba4847 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about all of this. Very impressed with your attitude and respect. I enjoy your videos! We had a German exchange student a few years ago and still have a close relationship with him and his family. We look forward to visiting Germany one of these days

@panda0911 2 жыл бұрын

The way you handle the whole thing says a lot about you, all the respect!

@ScottHillEnglish 2 жыл бұрын

Suggestion: Don't take the old videos down, but upload 2.0 re-edits of your Greatest Hits with the new rebranded content and maybe some cutscene updates or additional info.

@christineherrmann205 2 жыл бұрын

This was going to be my suggestion also.

@TV-hd7kp 2 жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiring person with great and positive personality! You got this... much love from Köln

@yvettevasquez8430 2 жыл бұрын

I love your new name!!! Have no regrets, you will move on beautifully and successfully. Love to you and your new adventure.

@theph0enix24 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like the irony of this is had she actually been a German girl that grew up in Germany she wouldn't be acting like that towards you. She's acting more like a Karen in America 😂

@YuriyKuzin 2 жыл бұрын

karen isn't some kind of mem there in America?

@al1665 2 жыл бұрын

@@YuriyKuzin Karens are just annoying, entitled women

@MollyFC 2 жыл бұрын

@@YuriyKuzin we tend to call ladies who scream at retail/restaurant workers and so on as Karens. Oftentimes they demand to speak to management

@asifmcc2007 2 жыл бұрын

Technically, she is literally a Karen in America 😂

@xxxytheguy1296 2 жыл бұрын

Idk using apps to talk to germans and I got to say there is alot of karens out there and im actually quitting learning deutsch cause of it.

@nicolehmann1853 2 жыл бұрын

Karen could learn something from the craft brewing community and the story between Avery Brewing and Russian River Brewing. Without knowing about each other, they both named a beer Salvation. When they found out about it, they not only decided to leave each other be, but some time later they created a blend of both beers to highlight the best qualities in each. They named the new beer: Collaboration, not litigation Ale.

@K__a__M__I 2 жыл бұрын

Try our brand new _Cease And Desist Lager!_ And keep your eyes peeled for our limited-run _Lawyers Delight!_

@linaeckert3374 2 жыл бұрын

Liebe Felicia .. ich schaue deine Videos weiterhin, habe dich sogar eben abonniert. Das ist einfach unglaublich was da passiert ist. Ganz viel Respekt an dich wie gut du damit umgegangen bist und wie höflich und zuvorkommend du warst. Das sagt nur Gutes über dich aus.❤️ Das einzig Lustige daran ist, dass die beiden Karen und auch noch Kevin heißen. Mich hat es fast verrissen 😂

@marthathompson2012 9 ай бұрын

I’m sorry you had to go through this. I love your content! Thanks for your effort!

@virginiav.1172 2 жыл бұрын

As a first generation German-American, I was mildly interested in checking out Karen’s channel when you first described it, but by the end of the video I had lost all interest in supporting them in any way. I’m so sorry you have had to go through this but I am happy you are going to continue to make videos and I will keep watching.

@christineherrmann205 2 жыл бұрын

This. It's way too similar to some of the stuff I've seen authors doing with copyright enforcement. I agree theft is bad, but being able to trademark something so purely descriptive is ridiculous. And their behavior enforcing it was deceptive at best.

@Garagantua 2 жыл бұрын

@@christineherrmann205 Especially in a case like this, when the description doesn't really fit the other person, but fits Feli perfectly.

@janibii_608 2 жыл бұрын

@@Garagantua ya, like shes not even german, shes german american whose lived in america her whole life

@HellcatM 2 жыл бұрын

They could have helped each other's brands but the way Karen handled this, it could harm hers. There are people who react to music and a lot of bands see how this can help people find their music. Some bands though don't see it that way and have the videos taken down. It's kind of the same idea here where they could have hyped each others content every once in a while and maybe even made videos together every now and then or Karen could have interviewed Feli for her blog. They could have had cross platform material that could have helped them both and it would have been interesting. But now Karen shot her self in the foot.

@PWO5064 2 жыл бұрын

You'll always be the quintessential German girl in America to me. That said, A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. You could change the name every month and we'd still keep watching. Keep the uploads coming. This 2nd generation American from Austrian ancestry will continue watching.

@salbuda6957 2 жыл бұрын

Aren’t you the charmer! Tryin’ to get her to blush?😇 Very cool though.

@bethsmith3421 Жыл бұрын

Just started watching your channel and subscribed. This is too bad that this happened. Unfortunately, it just emphasizes how sure happy some people are. Never heard of the other person and don't plan on every looking her up either. So glad I found your channel.

@gilliantracy7991 2 жыл бұрын

New viewer here. So sorry you had to go through all of what sounds like a rather unreasonable journey. I hope you are doing well and will thrive with the new brand! I follow other Americans in Germany type vids so that's probably why I saw this. I'm glad I did. Liked and subbed. Best of luck!

@julefelton5120 2 жыл бұрын

"Feli from Germany" sounds good-- I trust that everyone will become accustomed to the name change quickly, and that you will continue to enjoy your well-earned success.

@michaelrmurphy2734 2 жыл бұрын

Put that over the areas you have to blur out. Feli from Germany. Too stupid to have to do this!

@harryhirsch3637 2 жыл бұрын

...dann war da noch die Erkenntnis: "Kevin ist kein Name sondern eine Diagnose." 🤣🤣

@FrankenSpielt 2 жыл бұрын

Karen auch - zumindest in Amerika

@FetishArt1 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankenSpielt Karen und Kevin, wenn man da ein MEME draus macht glaubt einen das keiner.

@scordeteyla 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankenSpielt Nur ne Frage, bis das hier kommt ;-)

@MichaelAbendrothPerez 2 жыл бұрын

lol mein Brüder heißt Kevin

@l.a.3680 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin und Karen - erst vereint bilden sie eine Symbulase.

@ImaginationTravelTips 7 ай бұрын

You are showing your high value. Thanks for the details. Look forward to watching more videos going forward.

@DJH12193 Жыл бұрын

Feli thanks for being awesome and having such a beautiful smile and heart.

@DawnVanquisher 2 жыл бұрын

The litigious nature of America really is a meme at this point. "Karen." So fitting.

@jonathanettinger6970 2 жыл бұрын

Just a wee bit overstating to say it's "of America" there. Too many are too litigious, though, I grant you.

@stevenkothenbeutel448 2 жыл бұрын

Litigation isn’t endemic to the US. It is widespread throughout the western world. Although I do understand why they felt the need to address this… perhaps it could have been handled a bit more personably.

@davidb2206 Жыл бұрын

Today's "lawyers" are pure crap.

@jenniferkelly6124 2 жыл бұрын

Your loyal fans aren't going anywhere. We appreciate your content! 💗

@davedorn9300 Жыл бұрын

I’m impressed how you handled this adversity! You seem to have a positive outlook. I have already subscribed to your new channel! Best to you for a rewarding future.

@herschell64 10 ай бұрын

I found your channel recently through KZfaq recommending them to me and I'm enjoying watching them and your bubbly personality, so sorry this had to happen to you

@ADifferentVibe 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Karens.....they don't change, do they? Seriously though, I like Feli from Germany a lot because it's more personal and we know what you bring with your content. So..name change, re-upload (I'm for that) and push on!! 😃 Feli from Germany continues. 🎉🙏🏽

@birgitmaier7198 2 жыл бұрын

“Feli from Germany” sounds great and you have an AMAZING attitude! Your maturity and fun personality will take you far in life. All the best from NYC!❤️

@billmerryman5270 2 жыл бұрын

Birgit and Sabine, my two favorite women's names.

@rubenvalverde6548 Жыл бұрын

Feli von [aus] Deutschland!

@saliamae 2 жыл бұрын

Feli, your content is great and I am looking forward to your videos a lot. Even as a German, I can learn so much about history and the language itself, due to your diligent researches. You are doing an amazing job and I am impressed how gracefully you took on this horrible situation. Lots of respect for that and big greetings from Hamburg ;).

@jaredmills06 2 жыл бұрын

It may help in future to also be aware that in many cases if a person registers a trademark, brand, or business name which you have been using prior to their registration you may be permitted to continue using the associated name and may even be able to appeal their registration of the trademark. Due to the nature of trademarks, if it is already in use by more people than the one trying to register it the trademark becomes invalid. For example, from what I can see Karen Carlson did not file to register the trademark until August 31, 2020 and the trademark was not granted until September 28, 2021. If I were in your situation, I would have lodged an appeal to the trademark office to de-register her trademark as you were already using it prior to her application. Furthermore, I would have ignored the letter. A cease and desist is just a threat from a lawyer, or individual, that if you do not stop what you are doing then they will take legal action. For example, the companies that I own have to issue quite a few cease and desist letters every year to people that try to impersonate us and while they generally comply, if they choose not to then that letter holds no real enforcement power and we would need to take them to court and attempt to get a court order from a Judge. Of course, I do not know your full situation, though my companies have been through similar problems, and there may be extenuating circumstances such as business registrations, company name filings, etc, that would need to be considered as well.

@swayme67 2 жыл бұрын

It is fitting that the other person is named Karen. The irony is priceless. Keep on producing great content, and you will zoom to 1,000,000 subs. Thank you for being a lovely person in dealing with this situation.

@xGhost4000x 2 жыл бұрын

She should be ashamed for her part in reinforcing the stereotype of the name. Be better Karen.

@Ed70Nova427 2 жыл бұрын

Can you believe that? I mean at first I thought she was joking. I hope it doesn't effect "Feli". She has great content.

@JassBo83 2 жыл бұрын

Your description on how you dealt with the naming issue is definitely 100% German, her on the other hand is so American. Why is she even calling herself German if she was born here? Some of the cultural differences here really annoy me.

@kimberlyjennings8753 2 жыл бұрын

You said it.

@richardcandelaria8043 2 жыл бұрын

“Karen & Kevin” priceless irony

@baconpancakes8899 2 жыл бұрын

Karen should be "German Girl from America." And YOU should be "German Girl in America."

@timanddenisehiggins 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That would have made more sense.

@kaylaread8048 2 жыл бұрын

This is it!

@HellcatM 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but she probably would have still tried to say they sound too alike. Would she have won in court, maybe not, but court is expensive. Microsoft sued a company that had and OS called Lindows because it sounded like Windows and won. So I could see her coming at Feli even it were that way.

@littlebutterfly4512 2 жыл бұрын

As an intellectual property paralegal I can say that would still be too similar and you'd as a trademark owner still be able to sue people that come close to your name like that. It is rather unusual for a basic term like that to be given as a trademark but since she got it. That's just what you have to work with. The problem is also that the content is too similar.

@violetrose4434 2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@danrussell6457 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed and Liked! Good Luck with the new branding and I hope that it works out to be more successful for you.

@MrPILOTSTEVE59 Жыл бұрын

This brings back memories of when my dad had a gas station called Pioneer Petroleum. He got a cease and desist letter from Pioneer Oil. It was way back in the 60's and I don't remember the outcome. The station never changed its name but the station doesn't exist any more either. I do remember that the letter was not friendly.

@kevink286 2 жыл бұрын

I must say, you are showing great maturity in this situation. I know it was a pain to make all these branding changes, but in the end, it won't hurt you. People watch you for the cool content, not because of the name.

@dickkapp336 Жыл бұрын

Glad you are upbeat and smiling you'll do great ....All the best !

@hazelreflection 2 жыл бұрын

Danggg Im so sorry this happened to you and it played out like this. Tho I echo what a lot of commenters already said, Im impressed at how well you've handled everything. 👏👏👏

@Brian-L 2 жыл бұрын

“Karen” -nuff said No matter what your brand is, I still enjoy listening to you share your cultural observations.

@AntiwhitismIsJealousy 2 жыл бұрын

Antiwhte slur

@Jef_Jingles 2 жыл бұрын

@@AntiwhitismIsJealousy any race can be a Karen

@Vojtaniz01 2 жыл бұрын

@@AntiwhitismIsJealousy "Karen" is a type of behaviour. It has nothing to do with race.

@steveknight878 2 жыл бұрын

And Kevin - perfect!

@coolnegative 2 жыл бұрын

Right? I was thinking the same thing. Karen really IS a Karen.

@dottidal 2 жыл бұрын

So sorry Feli, that is such a shame. You’ve been very straightforward and kind to them, despite their less than respectable behavior. Still here for you regardless of your brand name! ❤️

@Borg561 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Having recently (literally a couple days ago) stumbled upon your channel I was wondering why all your links were blurred in your older videos. I thought maybe you had previously used your full name and did that for privacy reasons. I know a few local businesses that have had to rebrand for this exact reason and it sucks. It could have been beneficial to you both tow work out something so you could both have used the name, but as you found out, some people in the US are all about themselves. You've gained a new subsciber and I look forward to your future videos.

@Davelakful 11 ай бұрын

For what it's worth i started viewing your channel after the name change and it works fine. Your brief description describes your channel and i found you.

@Poseidonjd 2 жыл бұрын

The most American experience you've ever had, isn't it? Much respect for how you responded and wishing you the best for your future endeavours under this new name. I enjoy both this channel and Understanding Train Station. :)

@ironbith 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@ronaldadams241 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you have to go through this experience and you are handling it very graciously. I think it is a good idea to reload some of your most popular videos from the past. Good luck, I will continue supporting your channel.

@geosophik9369 2 жыл бұрын

I don't mean to offend any Karens, but acting like that and demanding a 6 figure compensation to "use her name" just emphasizes her name, and proves she is American and not the "German" she claims. She was born and raised in California, so she is just an American with German parents. A website and KZfaq are different things.

@baxtercol 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this reader's comment except that I fervently hope that it is not the most American Experience you have had. I hope the person who wrote this will look at my other reply to an anti-American comment. As everyone reads these comments, I think and pray that most readers will find the majority of the comments positive and even uplifting. It would be wonderful if everybody could adopt Feli's attitude and generous accepting spirit.

@kreamowheat 2 жыл бұрын

Karen burned all the bridges from this channel. Horrible business strategy. She should have tried to partner or collaborated with you. She would have added thousands more potential followers/customers but instead she alienated herself. Shameful and rather short-sighted. Rooting for your success, Feli.

@jorklind 2 жыл бұрын

Living up to her name a little bit, TBH

@Fangsinurface 2 жыл бұрын

Im new to the channel and i have to say i have enjoyed every vid i have seen so far. I really like the original name but the new one is def more personal and has a great ring to it. Ich wünsche ihnen einen wunderbaren Tag