interesting info on Rubicon name use

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Jim Horne - 06 Jan 2004 14:35 GMT

does DM claim ownership of Rubicon?

http://www.rubiconinsurance.com/rubicon_name.html

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JimG - 06 Jan 2004 16:31 GMT

The insurance company is correct:
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=rubicon&r=67

Does DC claim trademark on Wrangler, Liberty, or Cherokee?

I don't see how they can.

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> does DM claim ownership of Rubicon?
>
> http://www.rubiconinsurance.com/rubicon_name.html

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Cal Wheeler - 06 Jan 2004 23:56 GMT

> The insurance company is correct:
> http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=rubicon&r=67
>
> Does DC claim trademark on Wrangler, Liberty, or Cherokee?
>
> I don't see how they can.

Of course they can, insofar as it relates to a narrowly defined range of
services or products.

One may trademark any name, but one can only trademark a name for (and
defend it within) a particular range of services and products, and only
then if it is not in conflict with any similarly related mark. The
Trademark office will not allow the trademark if its coverage is too broad.

DC could certainly file suit against anyone using any form of their
trademarks, but whether they would win or not is an entirely different
matter.

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Brian - 07 Jan 2004 02:42 GMT

> DC could certainly file suit against anyone using any form of their
> trademarks, but whether they would win or not is an entirely different
> matter.

That is exactly where the issue of deep pockets comes into play; whoever
has the deeper pockets usually wins. Just ask Nathan.

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