No trademarks, copyrights, or patents could be found that precisely match the design or purpose of the project. Several trademarks and patents exist for Internet of Things (IoT) enabled, or "smart", shelving, but these protections mostly pertain to retail store shelving instead of household shelving.
Trademarks:
AWM SMART SHELF: Trademark for shelving with built-in electronic displays and data tracking systems for product placement, inventory, sales, etc. This trademark may conflict with the current name of the project, especially considering that the trademark also pertains to IoT enabled shelving.
Patents:
Smart shelf system that integrates images and quantity sensors: Patent for a smart shelving system, intended for store use, that can analyze camera images to identify items being taken or replaced. This patent makes use of camera and image recognition technology in a somewhat similar manner to the project.