Ford model naming rights.

Mr X · 15-09-2009, 07:28 PM

I read somewhere on the forum that Ford has the rights to the GTHO name until 2012.

Does anyone on the forum know where rights for such names are registered?

I'm also wondering with the return of such names as GS; which hasn't been seen since the XC;just how long these rights are secured for.

Such names as Sprint,Superbird,ESP,Landau,LTD and even Fairlane could possibly re appear at some stage on a Ford,so I guess there are ownership rights on those names for some time into the future?

I hope so ,as I'd hate to see a Hyundai Sprint or a Daewoo Landau .

I'm also wondering how these guys are able to use the HO name.

http://www.hointerceptor.com.au/HO/HOnews.htm

Yellow_Festiva · 15-09-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr X

I hope so ,as I'd hate to see a Hyundai Sprint or a Daewoo Landau .

Too late mate, Hyundai have already used the Sprint name on one of it's Excel derivatives.

http://www.drive.com.au/Search/Searc...EL|SPRINT&nv=1

Windsor220 · 15-09-2009, 08:30 PM

Superbird. Now thats a name they could use instead of GTHO for a top of the range GT. Similar to the Super snake mustang.

Riksta · 15-09-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

Superbird. Now thats a name they could use instead of GTHO for a top of the range GT. Similar to the Super snake mustang.

Yeah, we could have a V10 Superbird instead of a V10 GTHO

I read a story once where Ford Australia were something like 10 minutes earlier getting to the trademark office to register Falcon than Chrysler were, they were thinking of using it as well. Was in a book I had years ago, "Ford Falcon - The First 25 Years" it basically consisted of sales brochures and flyers for each model, including special models, from the start up until the 25th Anniversary XF. I wish I still had it, or knew where I could find another copy :(

FERG_51 · 16-09-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Too late mate, Hyundai have already used the Sprint name on one of it's Excel derivatives.

http://www.drive.com.au/Search/Searc...EL|SPRINT&nv=1

Yes ive got a few smart **** mates who refer to my sprint as a hyundai.

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XRtowcar · 15-09-2009, 09:41 PM

Link to registered trademark:

http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/a...=2&p_rec_all=4

Iggypoppin' · 16-09-2009, 12:47 AM

Could this thread be alluding to the possibility of a GTHO nameplate revival before 2012 due to a trademark cease?...
I can't imagine other car brands instantly jumping on old names, it would look stupid.
"nissan commodore"
"ford Getz"
"Holden GTHO"
Ah woops...flame kit on....

Bossxr8 · 16-09-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76txcoupe

Could this thread be alluding to the possibility of a GTHO nameplate revival before 2012 due to a trademark cease?...
I can't imagine other car brands instantly jumping on old names, it would look stupid.
"nissan commodore"
"ford Getz"
"Holden GTHO"
Ah woops...flame kit on....

Won't they just be able to re register the trademark when it expires?

Iggypoppin' · 16-09-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Won't they just be able to re register the trademark when it expires?

yeah that'd be the way they'd do it. I'm just saying though, no brands would do it even if that's the option for them. Kind of like sloppy seconds?

cosmo20btt · 16-09-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 76txcoupe

yeah that'd be the way they'd do it. I'm just saying though, no brands would do it even if that's the option for them. Kind of like sloppy seconds?

Would not be the first time ie: Mazda RX4, now Renault RX4.

Iggypoppin' · 16-09-2009, 09:17 PM

Yeah but iconic-GTHO. Not so much? Rx4.

last fairlane · 16-09-2009, 10:09 PM

What about the name Lancer like in an Austin Lancer in the 50s
or Morris Major Elite Mitsubishi seemed to like old English names
lets see if we can find some more recycled nameplates
John

irlewy86 · 17-09-2009, 11:59 AM

380 GT
Pontiac G8 GT
FPV GT

ryanstev · 17-09-2009, 12:18 PM

Worse one ever has to be Dodge Challenger and Mitsubishi Challenger.
From legendary US Muscle to SUV.

4Vman · 17-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr X

I read somewhere on the forum that Ford has the rights to the GTHO name until 2012.

Does anyone on the forum know where rights for such names are registered?

I'm also wondering with the return of such names as GS; which hasn't been seen since the XC;just how long these rights are secured for.

Such names as Sprint,Superbird,ESP,Landau,LTD and even Fairlane could possibly re appear at some stage on a Ford,so I guess there are ownership rights on those names for some time into the future?

I hope so ,as I'd hate to see a Hyundai Sprint or a Daewoo Landau .

I'm also wondering how these guys are able to use the HO name.

http://www.hointerceptor.com.au/HO/HOnews.htm

If someone can own GTHO then who owns GT....???

Don't believe everything you read....

AWD Chaser · 17-09-2009, 05:20 PM

THE TM (915957)"GTHO" is due for renewal on the 11-JUN-2012

The TM (893564) "MUSTANG MACH 1" is due for renewal on the 30-OCT-2011

And just to point out - Ford have not yet released a model using the "GT-H" TM (1251624) that they registered in 2008/2009...

While I'm at it, not too long ago, Holden have a new TM registered which im guessing is obviously for HSV - "I Just Got One" (1314385)

Mr X · 17-09-2009, 07:34 PM

List of names now unused or used once

Longreach(ute)
Sundowner(ute and van XC)
Sandfire(XH ute factory show car)
Terra(XH ute factory show car)
Falcon "500"
300 Plus coupe(AU coupe factory/Hilliers show car)
R5 ute (4wd AU dual cab ute concept)
Predator(EL supercharged 6 cyl factory show car)
Classic (ED-?)
Fairmont
Fairlane
LTD
Landau
Telstar
Laser
Corsair
Sprint
Superbird
Enforcer XR8

Devil R XR8
John Goss Special
RTV (BA/F ute)
Millenium ute(XF factory show car)
Galaxie 540 (Tickford AU LWB)
TE,TS,TL(Tickford AU)
Allan Moffat Special(XC)
Surferoo(XW-XY ute)

more?

Mr X · 17-09-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Vman

If someone can own GTHO then who owns GT....???

Don't believe everything you read....

Good point there.
..........and would Holden stoop so low as to use HO ?

GTS-HO or R8-HO.........

4Vman · 17-09-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr X

Good point there.
..........and would Holden stoop so low as to use HO ?

GTS-HO or R8-HO.........

How many car companies have used "GT" over the years.... if it can be owned someone must, personally i think there's a bit more to "owning" the word or trademark "GTHO".....
Not that it matters, Ford has no plans on using it anyway... GT-H anyone??

AWD Chaser · 18-09-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr X

Good point there.
..........and would Holden stoop so low as to use HO ?

GTS-HO or R8-HO.........

Haha - Awesome number plate if the R8-HO did ever exist - IR8-HOS