Looking for IP Enthusiasts: Exploring Current Patent & Design Regulations Together

[Sven J]

15 minutes ago, SylvainLS said:

Oh, no, Bluebrixx is absolutely not infringing on any IP, no no.

Technically, as long as no registered name or design is used, it is no infringement.

[icm]

Bluebrixx is definitely one of those gray-area companies. They've managed to land some pretty strong licenses (good), but then they blatantly and shamelessly infringe on any intellectual property they think they can get away with (bad). I don't mind not being able to buy from them anymore. Just thought I'd point out their Space sets to go along with what @danth and others were joking about. 

[SylvainLS]

@aFrInati0n The VW case seems to hinge on the fact car models are made with or without a licence and that VW failed to prove the general public was associating the vehicles’ shapes with VW.   The article you pointed to ends with a comment saying VW could still fight and win if they did their polls correctly.  In any case, I don’t think the same can be said for the models I found in the whole of my 30s spent on Bluebrixx’s website.

@Sven J Tell that to Buc-ee’s  

@icm I don’t call that being in a grey area.  “Oh, he killed your cat, but he always returns his books to the library on time!”

[Sven J]

3 minutes ago, SylvainLS said:

Tell that to Buc-ee’s  

Well, their behaviour is obviously ridiculous.
A well-known Italian high-priced crap sportscar manufacturer (name beginning with F...) is similarly paranoid about their logo.

[Slegengr]

1 hour ago, Sven J said:

Well, their behaviour is obviously ridiculous.
A well-known Italian high-priced crap sportscar manufacturer (name beginning with F...) is similarly paranoid about their logo.

I think I know your point and generally agree, but I think 'paranoid' is a bit reductionist, as brand identification or misidentification can have a huge impact in the public eye before damage can be controlled.

Example: If someone uses a logo very similar to yours, then proceeds to exploit workers and disrespect IP laws, the public may confuse the companies and attribute fault to your company.
Obviously, the fine lines of regulation require legal considerations to determine where and how patents/registrations/trademarks apply, but these issues are not just paranoia ('irrational distrust') but can have real impact on business.

[Sven J]

"Real impact on business" or "paranoia"?
https://www.autobild.de/artikel/markenrecht-37881.html
And they've "stolen" ist themselves...
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuttgart#
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxon_Steed