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I have my main email as "mer************windows14@gmail.com" (censored for safety)

Now in the email, it has "Windows" and I'm worried that Microsoft will come for me and say"HEY!, you cant use Microsoft's trademarked services in your email address".

Is it okay or should I change my email?

(I did see the question Use of trademark in personal email alias but i didn't really understand much of it, maybe my situation is different since I'm not a part of Microsoft or it affiliates)

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While not categorically illegal, there is a risk that using a trademark in an email name is something that is being done with a purpose to defraud people into thinking that you are affiliated with that company (and indeed, such emails are frequently used for that purpose as are misleading domain names).

So, while it isn't outright forbidden, it is generally unwise.

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