FCA related - Ferrari spa says "Stop using our name"

So, when the RTA or VicRoads sends you the registration of your car... do you tell them they can't use the word 'F######' because it is trademarked, copyrighted and blessed by the Pope?

 

Sad news.

Hope it gets worked out.

 

No wait a minute,are they now the law/jury?
So has the matter been before a court?
or is it correct because they say so!

 

On second thought I'll stay out of this as I'm not a member. But I am a mod and ask everyone to keep this civil.

 

Could you adjust the title so it says FCA related or something. It seems like an important matter that might be missed

 

I have no dog in this fight.....but recently the Big US Company that claimed it had total rights to the name/logo "Ugg Boots" took the Oz manufacturer to court here in Australia................and lost!


The US pool cleaner manufacturer "Kreepy Krawly" too a little Oz pool shop and manufacturer to court(Zoltan's)here in Oz.................and lost!

Maybe the FCA doesnt have the dollars for a legal fight with Ferrari Spa but I'm damn sure that there would be a lawyer/lawyers in Oz willing to fight them in court for nothing!


I don't think Ferrari Spa would win this one as easily as they might think?

This sucks and is all about $$$, greed and control!


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Too late to change the name and add periods in it to:

F.E.R.R.A.R.I.?

As in fncking expensive repairs required at regular intervals?

 

the multi-national will win, they do often.

At the end of the day the owners will align themselves with the manufacturer, those that dont want to, well they will be excluded from events.....which is status quo at the moment, being a member gives you some rights to events (excluding the mackie rally).

What is there to lose? control? control of what?

the other side being what does the manufacturer do for us? Do we get cheaper servicing costs or cheaper parts?........NO

And in time they could say that those cars that dont have "classique" certification cant turn up to official events......I doubt they would go down that road.

One thing I learnt at the national rally was that as an member you cannot be excluded from events regardless of what you drive

except for mackie rally and anything to do with NSW club

 

Suspect they're trying a bluff with the name by tagging it on to the trademarked stuff - if the club is called Ferrari Club Australia WITHOUT any reference to cars, prancing horses, the typeface etc, then FCA has a legally registered name in this country out of SpA's control. AND if I recall correctly, they've already lost this battle in Australia once with a shoe company "Diana Ferrari".

 

The club needs a war chest,perhaps every member can tip in say 5k each.

 

bwwwwaaaahhhhaaaaaaaaaaa
we cant even get enough people to pay 700.00 to go on the national rally and you expect them to throw in 5k............like thats one months payment on a 430

 

not heard that one before but it is damn close to the bone

how is the FCA in the US going with their battle with Ferrari Spa ?

 

Haven't paid attention to it, haven't renewed since 2005 and don't feel like I am missing anything.

 

aren't they very friendly over there ?

 

They (FCA) gave in.

 

I'd rather hang with a bunch of blokes in an old prison colony...

 

you're joking ??!!

the largest buyers of Ferraris in the world caved in to those bastards ??

that'd be Tasmania ... but you have to grow 2 heads

 

Still better than the alternative.

As to caving, never underestimate the average American's brand loyalty...

 

Or Blackjags basement.

 

moving to Porsche ?

thumbscrews and the iron maiden are better choices

 

sleepover?

 

No, did that already. Too many people confused me as a dentist on the way to the golf club. As my backside is getting bigger later in life, I like getting in and out of the Mulsanne better than crawling into the 308.