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Ferrari lose rights to GTO shape for vehicles in court case
A recent court case has seen Ferraris attempt at trade marking the GTO shape overturned. They have retained the rights for toys but crucially not vehicles...
I saw this on FB last week it is indeed good news but Ferrari have very deep pockets so there is every chance they will try again to block replicas. I dont think anything will happen overnight it will take couple of years and someone been brave enough to take the first step.lets hope it also happens with the swb and 275
They might have deep pockets but to over turn legal rulings can take years like you say with no guarantee of success and cost millions. They lost the Testarossa trademark to a toy manufacturer a year or two back.
The ruling will likely set a precedent with regard to their other older models that they won't make again.
Remember when Chrysler had to stop using the name Viper in the UK thanks to a little known kit car company, Brightwheel, already having the rights for their "Viper" Cobra replica !