tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post4323973828813471100..comments2024-03-28T16:45:51.051+00:00Comments on The IPKat: Lammy double whammyVerónica RodrÃguez Arguijohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763207846940036921noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-12883016411947005592011-01-19T12:02:51.548+00:002011-01-19T12:02:51.548+00:00I think that it might be illuminating to look at t...I think that it might be illuminating to look at the following case:<br /> http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/tm/t-os/t-find/t-challenge-decision-results/o02403.pdf<br /><br />This case concluded that in relation to various classes of goods and services (including "Education; providing of training; entertainment; all related to sports; sporting and<br />cultural activities; all relating to Tottenham Hotspur Football Club") the mark TOTTENHAM was NOT descriptive of the area. The specification is a little circular, but it begs the question.. how can the use be deceptive if the mark isn't descriptive. <br /><br />As for the question of passing off, I think with respect Alexander is a long way far of the mark - perhaps in Tottenham whilst the law is in Stratford. The goodwill in the club is almost certainly owned by Tottenham Hotspur Plc, and I would anticipate that even if a new company were established the goodwill would be assigned.<br /><br />perhaps a new slogan for THFC's brand of football... "Made in Tottenham, played in Stratford"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-76255348556606243272011-01-19T09:31:30.922+00:002011-01-19T09:31:30.922+00:00On a similar note, do people think that Decker'...On a similar note, do people think that Decker's UGG AUSTRALIA mark could be revoked on the basis that it is deceptive, since their boots are made in China?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-74111020946217454682011-01-18T13:17:57.338+00:002011-01-18T13:17:57.338+00:00The original suggestion in the Guardian is complet...The original suggestion in the Guardian is complete nonsense (as the Kats point out). <br /><br />Other teams in trouble would include Manchester United, who play in Salford - see the 'Welcome to Manchester' taunts when Carlos Tevez signed for Manchester City: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/5857213/Manchester-City-taunt-Manchester-United-with-Carlos-Tevez-welcome-poster.html. <br /><br />Is their trade mark deceptive? Of course not.<br /><br />AFC Wimbledon, mentioned in the piece, play in Kingston. The old Wimbledon FC spent 12 years playing at Crystal Palace's current ground (which is in Norwood, and about 2 miles from Crystal Palace).<br /><br />Fulham, while they do not play in Putney (the Thames runs between Craven Cottage and Putney), did spend years at Queen's Park Ranger's ground (which again, is in Shepard's Bush, not in Queen's Park).<br /><br />The list could go on and on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-46219595048146978242011-01-18T11:55:17.936+00:002011-01-18T11:55:17.936+00:00Likewise, the "Boleyn" ground where West...Likewise, the "Boleyn" ground where West Ham have been based since 1904 is actually in what used to be East Ham until the county boroughs of East and West Ham were merged in the 1960's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-77577893957888749482011-01-18T10:24:28.077+00:002011-01-18T10:24:28.077+00:00Putney Bridge might be the nearest tube, but Fulha...Putney Bridge might be the nearest tube, but Fulham FC are very much on the Fulham side of the river.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-64938327203247396542011-01-18T06:37:36.523+00:002011-01-18T06:37:36.523+00:00So if Arsenal no longer plays at Woolwich, have th...So if Arsenal no longer plays at Woolwich, have they been playing trademarkless for all these years?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com