Porsche becomming even more stupid

[ToddM]

After going after several shops that have used the name of Carrera... this one tops them all

Porsche starts legal spat with Crocs over Caymans brand - Nov. 10, 2009

So what is wrong with CROCs shoe company using Cayman?

Meaning:
An alligator-like reptile of Central America and South America having a more heavily armored belly

Makes sense to me!!! WTF does this have to do with Porsche? This doesn't even resemble infringment as it is in a completely different sector.

The next thingyou know Porsche will be telling the Cayman Islands to change their name

[Gogar]

That story is lamer than the shoes in that story.

[McLovin]

McCormick should have sued Porsche a long time ago (would have actually been doing Porsche a favor).

[island911]

Originally Posted by Gogar

That story is lamer than the shoes in that story.

Likely why they want the dissociation. --Like trying to continue to be the cool kindergartner when a midyear transfer-in booger/paste/crayon-eating kid, with Tourette Syndrome is introduced to the class . . . with your name.

[Gogar]

Porsche should sue the emergency services agencies of every municipality in the USA for using "9-1-1."

They should also sue the World Trade Center.

[audiman08]

Reminds me of when Puma shoes challenged a little private college near me because their logo apparently mimicked the Puma logo...despite the cats jumping in different directions





Article: www2.drury.edu/mirror/archive/20070212.pdf

BTW the college did end up changing their logo to appease Puma

[island911]

Crocs' .... to keep naming constancy shouldn't they go with Cayms' ? ... 'gaitors' ? ...Salas' ?

[deanp]

Well, the laundry list they registered for includes footwear...

From USPTO:

Word Mark CAYMAN
Goods and Services IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, namely, laundry detergents and laundry bleach; cleaning preparations, namely, automobile and automobile parts cleansers, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations, namely, automobile and automobile parts cleansers, polish and scouring powders and liquids for cleaning automobiles and automobile parts; sandpaper; skin soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions

IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Scientific, nautical, surveying, electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, integrated navigation computer systems for automobiles consisting of a display, terminal, operating system software, CD-ROM drive, telephone, cassette player, radio and satellite-controlled global positioning system with integrated antenna, satellite receiver and electrical cable; photographic, cinematographic, optical devices and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely, blank and prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring information relating to automobiles and automotive parts and blank and prerecorded data recording discs featuring information relating to automobiles and automotive parts, cameras, radios, televisions, audio tape cassette recorders, videotape cassette recorders; blank and prerecorded compact discs and digital video discs containing information relating to automobiles and automotive parts for computers and compact disc players; weighing, measuring, signaling, checking, supervision, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, namely, cash registers; calculating machines and data processing equipment, namely, computers; data carriers equipped with programs, namely, interactive video games of virtual reality comprised of computer hardware and software; eye glasses and cases for eyeglasses; fire-extinguishers

IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Precious metals and their alloys and goods made of precious metals or coated therewith, namely, key rings; jewelry of precious metals, imitation jewelry, precious stones; clocks, watches and time chronometric instruments; pins being jewelry, tie pins, cuff links

IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, stickers, printed matter, namely, books, magazines, manuals and technical drawings, brochures and pamphlets containing information relating to automobiles and automotive parts; bookbinding material, namely, adhesive tape; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; writing instruments, namely, pens, pencils, ink pens, ballpoint pens and fountain pens; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites, except furniture, namely, desk sets comprised of blotter, pen and pencil holder, business card holder, calendar holder and letter opener; printed instructional and teaching material, except apparatus, relating to automobiles for drivers and technicians; plastic materials for packaging, namely, plastic bags; printers' type; printing blocks; calendars

IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S: Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials, namely, trunks, bags, small articles of leatherware, namely, key pouches, purses, credit card cases, business card cases and wallets; umbrellas, parasols

IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S: Empty perfume spray bottles coated with precious metals

IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Clothing, namely, anoraks, beachwear, blazers, blouses, blousons, body suits, cardigans, coats, dresses, foul weather gear, infant wear, jackets, jeans, jogging suits, leather coats, leather jackets, overalls, pants, parkas, polo shirts, scarves, shirts, shorts, ski wear, skirts, slacks, sleepwear, snow suits, socks, suits, sweatshirts, sweaters, t-shirts, tennis wear, neckties, tights, tops, tracksuits, trousers, underwear, vests, wrist bands, footwear, headgear, namely, hats, caps, sun visors and sweat bands, gloves and belts

IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Games, playthings, gymnastic, and sporting articles, namely, parlor-type games, chess sets, toy model car racing sets comprised of toy model cars, race track, speed controllers and crash barriers, toy cars, toy model cars, and toy model hobby craft kits for making toy cars; tennis rackets, golf clubs, golf balls, golf bags, skis, snow boards, skate boards, inline skates, jump ropes, toy non-motorized push scooters, playing cards and cases for playing cards and collectible model cars made of non-precious metals
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Trademark Search Facility Classification Code SHAPES-MISC Miscellaneous shaped designs
Serial Number 79015404
Filing Date July 8, 2004
Current Filing Basis 66A
Original Filing Basis 66A
Published for Opposition January 20, 2009
Registration Number 3602568
International Registration Number 0862335
Registration Date April 7, 2009
Owner (REGISTRANT) Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY Porscheplatz, 1 70435 Stuttgart FED REP GERMANY
Priority Date January 15, 2004
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

[Tobra]

That list is overly broad and unenforceable, Porsche loses.

[Buckterrier]

Every large corporation does this. Harley does it, my own company does it. Protect the brand. Think Kleenex & Jacuzzi. Not every tissue is a Klennex nor is every whirlpool tub a Jacuzzi.
I hate big brother and corporate crap but in this case I agree they have the right to protect the brand.

[equality72521]

Originally Posted by Buckterrier

Every large corporation does this. Harley does it, my own company does it. Protect the brand. Think Kleenex & Jacuzzi. Not every tissue is a Klennex nor is every whirlpool tub a Jacuzzi.
I hate big brother and corporate crap but in this case I agree they have the right to protect the brand.

Using that logic I would agree with you if someone made a vehicle named Cayman but a shoe??? Come on.

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by equality72521

Using that logic I would agree with you if someone made a vehicle named Cayman but a shoe??? Come on.

Well, Footwear is listed in the terms of the copyright... Its a stupid case but it looks pretty open and shut... If you want to call a shoe a Cayman... You have to give money to Porsche...

[cairns]

Believe me Porsche will lose. It's crass corporate intimidation and I'm glad to hear those guys are fighting back.

It is not only overly broad and unenforcable they're acting like those pukes at Monster Cable (who I will never buy a product from) or even, dare I say it, Jesse Jackson: "how much will your company contribute to the Rainbow Coalition?").

[gtc]

Oh damn... my Cayman Jump Rope is going into production next week. I'm screwed!

[stomachmonkey]

McDonald's crushes McCurry | Metro.co.uk

McDonald's crushes McCurry
Friday, September 8, 2006
McDonald's

Fast food giant McDonald's has won a huge and noble victory against a tiny Malaysian curry house, after a five year legal battle.

A judge ruled yesterday that the open-air restaurant called McCurry had to drop the letters 'Mc' from its name, as they were in breach of McDonald's trademark.

The Kuala Lumpur restaurant claimed that it stood for 'Malaysian Chicken Curry'.

The judge, Siti Mariah Ahmad, reportedly found that: 'The defendant's use of the word McCurry and employing signage featuring colours distinctive of the plaintiff's was indulging in acts that could rise to confusion and deception'.

The restaurant serves traditional Indian and Malaysian food. It doesn't serve hamburgers. The judge said that McDonalds had an exclusive right to the prefix 'Mc'.

The restaurant is to appeal the decision, pointing out that the prefix 'Mc' is widely used, for example in the names of Scottish people.

[stomachmonkey]

Monster Cables routinely sues anyone and everyone that has the word Monster in a product name.

They don't always win but it does not stop them.

[herr_oberst]

Totally altruistic on Porsche's part.
This is just their way of thanking Peugeot 'lo those many years ago.

Think about it:

Nine Eleven. The words just roll off the tongue. Sounds exotic and wonderful. This car has made it's own history many times over, in large part because of the name.
Nine Oh One. The words fall flat, Something you would name an appliance, or a heating pad. The Whirlpool Nine Oh One.
This car would have been (was!) doomed to become a footnote in automotive history.

Thank You Corporate Porsche!!! Keep up the diligent work!

[ToddM]

Originally Posted by deanp

Well, the laundry list they registered for includes footwear...

From USPTO:

Word Mark CAYMAN
Goods and Services IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, namely, laundry detergents and laundry bleach; cleaning preparations, namely, automobile and automobile parts cleansers, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations, namely, automobile and automobile parts cleansers, polish and scouring powders and liquids for cleaning automobiles and automobile parts; sandpaper; skin soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions

IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Scientific, nautical, surveying, electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, integrated navigation computer systems for automobiles consisting of a display, terminal, operating system software, CD-ROM drive, telephone, cassette player, radio and satellite-controlled global positioning system with integrated antenna, satellite receiver and electrical cable; photographic, cinematographic, optical devices and apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely, blank and prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring information relating to automobiles and automotive parts and blank and prerecorded data recording discs featuring information relating to automobiles and automotive parts, cameras, radios, televisions, audio tape cassette recorders, videotape cassette recorders; blank and prerecorded compact discs and digital video discs containing information relating to automobiles and automotive parts for computers and compact disc players; weighing, measuring, signaling, checking, supervision, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, namely, cash registers; calculating machines and data processing equipment, namely, computers; data carriers equipped with programs, namely, interactive video games of virtual reality comprised of computer hardware and software; eye glasses and cases for eyeglasses; fire-extinguishers

IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Precious metals and their alloys and goods made of precious metals or coated therewith, namely, key rings; jewelry of precious metals, imitation jewelry, precious stones; clocks, watches and time chronometric instruments; pins being jewelry, tie pins, cuff links

IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, stickers, printed matter, namely, books, magazines, manuals and technical drawings, brochures and pamphlets containing information relating to automobiles and automotive parts; bookbinding material, namely, adhesive tape; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; writing instruments, namely, pens, pencils, ink pens, ballpoint pens and fountain pens; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites, except furniture, namely, desk sets comprised of blotter, pen and pencil holder, business card holder, calendar holder and letter opener; printed instructional and teaching material, except apparatus, relating to automobiles for drivers and technicians; plastic materials for packaging, namely, plastic bags; printers' type; printing blocks; calendars

IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S: Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials, namely, trunks, bags, small articles of leatherware, namely, key pouches, purses, credit card cases, business card cases and wallets; umbrellas, parasols

IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S: Empty perfume spray bottles coated with precious metals

IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Clothing, namely, anoraks, beachwear, blazers, blouses, blousons, body suits, cardigans, coats, dresses, foul weather gear, infant wear, jackets, jeans, jogging suits, leather coats, leather jackets, overalls, pants, parkas, polo shirts, scarves, shirts, shorts, ski wear, skirts, slacks, sleepwear, snow suits, socks, suits, sweatshirts, sweaters, t-shirts, tennis wear, neckties, tights, tops, tracksuits, trousers, underwear, vests, wrist bands, footwear, headgear, namely, hats, caps, sun visors and sweat bands, gloves and belts

IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Games, playthings, gymnastic, and sporting articles, namely, parlor-type games, chess sets, toy model car racing sets comprised of toy model cars, race track, speed controllers and crash barriers, toy cars, toy model cars, and toy model hobby craft kits for making toy cars; tennis rackets, golf clubs, golf balls, golf bags, skis, snow boards, skate boards, inline skates, jump ropes, toy non-motorized push scooters, playing cards and cases for playing cards and collectible model cars made of non-precious metals
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Trademark Search Facility Classification Code SHAPES-MISC Miscellaneous shaped designs
Serial Number 79015404
Filing Date July 8, 2004
Current Filing Basis 66A
Original Filing Basis 66A
Published for Opposition January 20, 2009
Registration Number 3602568
International Registration Number 0862335
Registration Date April 7, 2009
Owner (REGISTRANT) Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft CORPORATION FED REP GERMANY Porscheplatz, 1 70435 Stuttgart FED REP GERMANY
Priority Date January 15, 2004
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

This list is unreasonable at best and almost ensures monoplistic use of a work. If every corporation did this, we would run out of names in the engish language very quickly and would not be able to call anything, whelp, anything.

I am surprised Porsche hasn't sent us a bill for every time we type Cayman here on Pelican.

[Noah930]

I'm just waiting for Porsche to come out with the king of all minivans. Can't frickin' wait. Whaddya think they're going to name that beast?

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by Noah930

I'm just waiting for Porsche to come out with the king of all minivans. Can't frickin' wait. Whaddya think they're going to name that beast?

Umm...they already have two: Cayenne & Panamera.