Weemote

The Weemote was designed for younger children to limit their ability to surf television channels, and also to partially serve as a learning tool. The remote looks like a toy with buttons that are different colors and specific shapes. Each button can be programmed to a specific television channel.^[1] There are several variants of the product, Weemote 2,^[2] an updated version, and Weemote Sr., intended for the elderly.^[3][4]

The term "Weemote" was originally trademarked in 2000 by Fobis Technologies.^[5] While spelled differently, the term "Weemote" is phonetically identical to "Wiimote", the unofficial term for the Wii Remote, Nintendo's controller for the Wii which debuted six years later in 2006.^[5][6] Fobis Technologies claims this to be trademark infringement, however Nintendo does not actually use the term "Wiimote" in official promotional materials; many retailers that sell the Wii Remote do use the term.^[6] Fobis sent out up to 100 cease and desist letters to retailers and have made offers to Nintendo for them to purchase the trademark.^[5][6] Nintendo declined the offer, stating that it "does not use and does not plan to use the Weemote trademark".^[7]