Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
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Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#2This has nothing to do with copyright.
Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#3This has nothing to do with copyright.
He did it because Hugo boss is suing tons of small business with a name including "BOSS" in order to hurt them financially.
Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#4I would like to bring everyone's attention on his top notch new signature
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#5Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#6Earlier quoted context omitted.
He did it because Hugo boss is suing tons of small business with a name including "BOSS" in order to hurt them financially.
I think GP means that it's a (probably registered) trademark , which is distinct from 'copyright'.
And, at the very least, it means that Hugo can't get a passport using his new name:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/...
Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#71. It's a trademark issue, not copyright.
2. Don't companies have an obligation to defend their trademark or risk not being able to defend them in the future?
Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#8Earlier quoted context omitted.
I think GP means that it's a (probably registered) trademark , which is distinct from 'copyright'.
And, at the very least, it means that Hugo can't get a passport using his new name: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/...
It should also be pointed out that the Deed Poll pictured isn't an official document in any meaningful sense. In the UK, you pretty much change your name by starting to use a new name and telling all the official bodies that you have done so - and asking for new paperwork in that name (including passports etc).
These Deed Poll forms are produced by any number of paralegal-esque companies and are useful to include when writing to your bank/utility conpany, but that's about it.
Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
And, at the very least, it means that Hugo can't get a passport using his new name: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/...
It should also be pointed out that the Deed Poll pictured isn't an official document in any meaningful sense. In the UK, you pretty much change your name by starting to use a new name and telling all the official bodies that you have done so - and asking for new paperwork in that name (including passports etc). These Deed Poll forms are produced by any number of paralegal-esque companies and are useful to include whe…
To be precise: You will need a Deed Poll, which is a piece of paper with certain words on it, and it needs to be signed and witnessed, but you can make one yourself and you dont need an official body or lawyer to do it.
Re: Comedian changes name to Hugo Boss to challenge trademark law
#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
And, at the very least, it means that Hugo can't get a passport using his new name: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/...
It should also be pointed out that the Deed Poll pictured isn't an official document in any meaningful sense. In the UK, you pretty much change your name by starting to use a new name and telling all the official bodies that you have done so - and asking for new paperwork in that name (including passports etc). These Deed Poll forms are produced by any number of paralegal-esque companies and are useful to include whe…
There does appear to be a central process for doing it in Scotland:
https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/recording-change-...
Edit: Being married to Scots law lawyer I feel obliged to point these things out any time I see a mention of a "UK" legal system... ;-)