Jeff Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Looking into the trade-mark process for work, I came across the Canadian Trade-Mark Database. It's practical use is to allow companies to see whether someone already owns a trade-mark they want to use, but I found it pretty cool to search for anything owned by Honda, for instance. You can find some interesting stuff. For instance, they renewed their registration of "Vigor" after the 15 year period was up, but let "Wagovan" go. Who knew :confused: Also, you can see whether a company is even entertaining the idea of bringing a certain model here. "9-1" has been applied for by Saab. There is no record of "Elise" or "Exige" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzf Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Elise IS already being sold here in canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRS Joe Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Elise IS already being sold here in canada.But toyota or anyone could call one of there cars an elise and lotus couldnt do anything about it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Elise IS already being sold here in canada.really? i just assumed they were all being imported from the states.and just because it's not registered does not mean anyone can use the name. lotus would win the court battle after proving the name's association with their product, but it would definitely cost more money than just registering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzf Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 they're sold at dealerships in Vancouver and Montreal. not sure if there's one in Toronto yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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