This is the most non-sensical comment here. That’s not at all how trademarks work.

“Whoa! Some article said this mail app is an ‘Outlook’ for TempleOS! Better call the Microsoft lawyers.”

No, you’re allowed to compare products and ideas and mention their trademarked names without fear of legal issues.

Did the researchers name these “QR codes?”

> Did the researchers name these “QR codes?”

Yes.