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Position mark – Astroturf car, distinctive chartacter European Community mark

Easigrass registered a few images of their astrofurf car as a position mark in the European Union

In many companies the corporate identity is implemented in every fiber of the company. This often includes vehicles. In order to prevent coat tail riding from third parties, visual elements are often registered as designs. In the European Union it's possible to register a position mark.  Although European authorities have the tendency to refuse these type of trademarks, they sometimes accepted them.

Since Fleetmarking has a special place and the consumer recognizes a trademark in their special use of astro turf, a trademark registration could come in handy. English company Easigrass used a grass covered Smart car on her Facebook page. In order to prevent copying of this, a European Trademark application has been filed. One for a car covered in astro turf. A position mark. Although European authorities have the tendency to refuse these type of trademarks, it was accepted this time.

About Abcor

Abcor specializes in applying for trademark and design rights. We do this worldwide for both SMEs and international companies, but often everything starts with an initial Benelux application. Our aim is to relieve the client of all the worries, which is why we take care of all the steps, from initial advice on what to apply for and how, right through to registration.

In addition to applying for trademarks, we also manage portfolios for our clients. We ensure that trademarks are renewed on time, that the right organizations are paid (given the many fraudulent companies), and we support our clients on issues.

In addition, we are sparring partners for our customers on new products and how to shape and claim new ideas.

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