“It is apparent from the evidence that vehicle grilles come in an array of different shapes and sizes. The purpose of a vehicle grille is to let air flow into the engine bay to prevent overheating.” This is a quote from very recent decision of a delegate of the Australian trade marks registrar (Toyota Jidosha… Continue reading The Lexus spindle grill is rejected as a trade mark by IP Australia
Category: Cars
The Cobra 427 S/C shape trade mark: Factory Five Racing Inc v Shelby (2010 TTAB) revisited
On 25 June 2018, legendary car maker Carroll Shelby filed an Australian trade mark application for the classic Cobra 427 S/C design. It encountered an adverse report from the examiner on 18 April 2019, and lapsed. Here is an extract from the Australian register: Mr Shelby has had ongoing issues with the protection of this… Continue reading The Cobra 427 S/C shape trade mark: Factory Five Racing Inc v Shelby (2010 TTAB) revisited