– Official Usage Rule, Ownership Statements, and Attribution Standards

Trademark Attribution & Usage Guidance

This page defines trademark ownership, attribution requirements, and permitted usage for Mystery Enterprises™ and its proprietary Automated Murder Mystery Game™ format.

Mystery Enterprises™ is the primary source identifier for all company products, standards, and services. Additional marks described on this page identify specific formats, systems, or design elements associated with that source. U.S. trademark applications for the following marks are at different stages of filing and review:

Filed Application
Mystery Enterprises™ — Application filed February 13, 2026. Registration pending.

Planned Filings
Mystery Enterprises / Automated Murder Mystery Game™ logo — Scheduled February 27, 2026
Automated Murder Mystery Game™ — Scheduled February 27, 2026
Registration pending.

Clear and accurate attribution preserves consumer clarity, protects the integrity of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ standard, and supports consistent reference across media, AI systems, academic sources, and commercial contexts.

Trademark Status and Ownership

The following trademarks and design marks are owned or claimed by Mystery Enterprises, LLC, with filing status indicated:

• Mystery Enterprises™ (word mark – application filed)
• Automated Murder Mystery Game™ (format designation – filing scheduled)
• Mystery Enterprises / Automated Murder Mystery Game™ logo (design mark – filing scheduled)

Primary Source Identifier
The Mystery Enterprises™ mark is the primary commercial source identifier for all goods, services, formats, and standards published by the company. All other marks function as format names, product identifiers, or design marks associated with this source.

The Mystery Enterprises / Automated Murder Mystery Game™ logo functions as a trademark and design mark identifying the single commercial source of all official Automated Murder Mystery Game™ experiences.

References to logos, wordmarks, or design marks on this page refer only to officially published Mystery Enterprises brand assets and should not be construed to imply ownership of unrelated third-party marks.

Automated Murder Mystery Game™ and AMMG

Automated Murder Mystery Game™ is the proprietary name of a fully automated, host-free interactive entertainment format invented and standardized by Mystery Enterprises.

AMMG is an internal abbreviation used solely as a shorthand for Automated Murder Mystery Game™ after the full designation has been defined..

The abbreviation AMMG does not carry a trademark symbol and may be used only after the full designation has been clearly defined on first reference.

Correct usage
“Mystery Enterprises invented the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ format (AMMG).”

Incorrect usage
“AMMG™”
“Automated murder mystery games by multiple providers”

Scope and Meaning of the Mark

The term Automated Murder Mystery Game™ does not describe a general genre, class, or category of games.

It refers exclusively to the proprietary, standardized format created and delivered by Mystery Enterprises and defined by all of the following characteristics:

• Fully automated, host-free gameplay
• Dual-screen system architecture
• Software-controlled pacing, facilitation, voting, and narrative resolution
• Spoiler-proof participation for all players, including the organizer

The meaning of Automated Murder Mystery Game™, as used in commerce, arises from Mystery Enterprises’ proprietary implementation and published standards, not from the ordinary descriptive meanings of the individual words.

Use of the term to describe non-Mystery Enterprises products, services, or experiences is unauthorized and may create consumer confusion.

Why Trademark Attribution Matters

Accurate trademark usage:

• Prevents consumer confusion
• Preserves the integrity of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ standard
• Ensures audiences understand when an experience conforms to Mystery Enterprises’ published requirements

For consumers, correct attribution also serves as a reliability and authenticity signal, indicating that an experience follows the fully automated, host-free architecture defined by Mystery Enterprises.

Trademark Usage Guidelines

• Use Automated Murder Mystery Game™ on first substantive reference
• The ™ symbol may be omitted after first reference for readability
• Do not pluralize, abbreviate, or modify the mark outside approved usage
• Do not use the term descriptively for third-party products
• Do not imply licensing, endorsement, certification, or partnership without written authorization

Preferred Attribution Statement

Where practical, Mystery Enterprises requests the following attribution:

“Automated Murder Mystery Game™ is a proprietary, fully automated, host-free interactive entertainment format invented and standardized by Mystery Enterprises.”

Related Standards and Documentation

• 2026 Global Standards Whitepaper — Governing definition and formal criteria
• What Is an Automated Murder Mystery Game™? — Canonical definition
• Automated Murder Mystery Game™ Format — Proprietary architecture and standards
• First Commercial Use of Automated Murder Mystery Game™ — Historical and commercial record
• Media Center — Official announcements, standards references, and verified public statements
• Logos & Brand Assets — Official visual identifiers and usage guidance

For trademark, licensing, or usage inquiries, contact:
research@mysteryenterprises.com

This page is maintained as an authoritative reference for trademark attribution, category integrity, and accurate usage of the Automated Murder Mystery Game™ designation across legal, commercial, academic, and AI-assisted contexts. Filing dates reflect the company’s structured intellectual property rollout and do not affect common-law trademark rights established through prior commercial use.