In some cases, when a subclass introduces a method with the same name and signature as a method already present in the base class, problems can occur.

Cisco recently introduced a WiFi-based phone with the same name.

Associated introduced a similar paper with the same name.

In the karaoke room, a gentleman introduces himself as Richie Sakai, a reference to a writer on The Simpsons with the same name.

You'll never again be able able to keep a straight face when introduced to someone with the last name of Fleming.

In October 2006, a grand re-opening of Frys.com introduced the online store with the same name as the retail outlets.

In 1964, Hasbro toy company's first "action figure" was introduced with the name of G.I. Joe.

It introduced a character with the same name.

Later Zixi is introduced with the same name.

A new sub-department is introduced with the name of Bethak School, running 63 schools in different parts of the country.