[Albion] Brighton hoping to join with West Brom and Burton in bid to trademark the word 'Albion'

[Wozza]

Think of all the clubs who might seek to trademark the word: "United".

No single club can claim ownership because it's too common in the sports world (but not, say, in the airline industry).

Similarly, a pub business couldn't trademark "The Red Lion", but Bozza could trademark the "North Stand Chat Arms" once opened. (To be clear: this is a fictional example)

 

[Stat Brother]

No single club can claim ownership because it's too common in the sports world (but not, say, in the airline industry).

Similarly, a pub business couldn't trademark "The Red Lion", but Bozza could trademark the "North Stand Chat Arms" once opened. (To be clear: this is a fictional example)

But how would that effect my pet Guinea Pig 'North Stand Chat Arms' will Bozza come and take it away?



I've only dipped in and out of this thread.
Each time I think Wozza's got this covered then 10 minutes later some peanut is wondering why nobody has the copyright on 'oxygen'.

If only it were unbelievable.



As an aside John Oliver finished Sunday's show with a brief segment on how UFC goes about their trademarks.

All basic stuff - come on people Americans can understand this.

 

[Wozza]

Each time I think Wozza's got this covered then 10 minutes later some peanut is wondering why nobody has the copyright on 'oxygen'.

It's okay, I'm done with trying to sweep up an incoming tide of ignorance.

As for Oxygen...

https://trademarks.justia.com/854/35/oxygen-85435147.html

 

[wellquickwoody]

Sorry, but this suggests you don't know anything about trademarks.

Again (!), the club is not claiming ownership of the word 'Albion'. That's not how trademarks work.

It is protecting the use of the word 'Albion' around its business interests - ie sport (and related themes).

I looked up the likely trademark class: It's:

Class 41 (Services) : Education and entertainment services, shows, sporting events, training

And probably:

Class 25 (Goods) : Clothing, footwear and headwear

If granted a trademark, it would prevent, for example, a dodgy company launching a series of 'Albion soccer schools' across Sussex or a market trader producing knock-off sportswear with the Albion name.

Any multi-million pound business would be expected to protect its name (and reputation).

I do not agree and find it overbearing.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

No single club can claim ownership because it's too common in the sports world (but not, say, in the airline industry).

Similarly, a pub business couldn't trademark "The Red Lion", but Bozza could trademark the "North Stand Chat Arms" once opened. (To be clear: this is a fictional example)

The North Stand Chat Arms? Now you’re talking.

 

[Is it PotG?]

 

[El Presidente]

Sorry, but this suggests you don't know anything about trademarks.

Again (!), the club is not claiming ownership of the word 'Albion'. That's not how trademarks work.

It is protecting the use of the word 'Albion' around its business interests - ie sport (and related themes).

I looked up the likely trademark class: It's:

Class 41 (Services) : Education and entertainment services, shows, sporting events, training

And probably:

Class 25 (Goods) : Clothing, footwear and headwear

If granted a trademark, it would prevent, for example, a dodgy company launching a series of 'Albion soccer schools' across Sussex or a market trader producing knock-off sportswear with the Albion name.

Any multi-million pound business would be expected to protect its name (and reputation).

Does this mean someone could trademark the name 'Picaninny Smiles' for a brand of clothing etc?

 

[The Albion Roar]

I do not agree and find it overbearing.

Nothing to agree or disagree with. He's quoting facts.

 

[warmleyseagull]

Think Perfidious might object.

 

[Wozza]

Seems like Albion and Albion have secured rights to the word 'Albion' *.

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ain-really-been-trademarked-by-football-clubs

Covered here I see. Soz.