On 8/28/98, Terry Carroll <carroll[_at_]tjc.com> wrote:
>
> On 27 Aug 1998, Leah Gadzikowski <lrgadz01[_at_]gwise.louisville.edu> wrote:
> >
> > How can Ralph Lauren sue the American Polo Association to stop them from
> > using the word "Polo" then? I've always thought that this was a really
> > stupid lawsuit since the game was there for a least 100 years before
> > Ralph, but there it is.
>
> Ralph is apparently relying on trademark law, not copyright law.
Interestingly enough, Ralph Lauren has received trademarked protection for some form of "polo" in:
International class 009-eyewear; 025-clothing, etc.; 042-information service via global computer network & retail stores; 018-bags and luggage; 014-watches and jewelry; 003-personal grooming and fragrances; 028-tennis, volley and basketballs; 021-dishes and beverageware; 024-towels, blankets and sheets.
The US Polo Association has registered marks in several of the same international classes, specifically 018-bags and 025-clothing. Of course, they also have marks in 041-providing tournaments and 042-association services, which are not in conflict.
Certainly, disagreement arises in those international classes where similar goods are produced.
Julia Crawford
Assistant Professor
Patent & Trademark Librarian
Oklahoma State University
206 CITD, Stillwater OK 74078
juliac[_at_]okway.okstate.edu
http://www.library.okstate.edu/dept/patents/patents.htm
Received on Mon Aug 31 1998 - 14:30:29 GMT
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