a pet Shop To the owner Legal letter from fashion giant Hugo Boss Causes Name Of his company.
From Ben McDonald, Bootal In MerceysideWhen he was received, his “whole world collapsed” Letter from global clothing brand Owner of your shop above pets.
The owner of the business owner setting up an online pet health supply store in February said that the letter sent this month demanded that he changed the name – even though the word ‘boss’ is widely used in the field, which is really good.
Mr. McDonald’s claimed that he was told by Hugo Boss to take his website down within 10 days, companies could be seen after concerns because they were connected.
Describing himself as “just one child from bootley”, he told the BBC that he spent “every spare penny” on the website of his pet products.
The fashion house has previously allegedly targeted small companies and charity that uses the word ‘boss’ in its name.
A spokesperson of the Hugo Boss told The Broadcaster: “We know that the English word ‘boss’ is what is commonly used.”
He continued: “Nevertheless, it is our responsibility to monitor our brand rights globally and protect them and address unclear matters where needed.”
He said: “When we became aware of the registration, we have approached the owner of the business because the intention registration represents an overlap with our trademark.
“As an international fashion company, we need to take measures to protect our existing trademark rights like any other corporation. These measures apply to both our brand, boss and hugo.”
He explained that the firm “goes only to third parties where we have an overlap with existing trademark rights, and as we always seek a dialogue in favor of a cordial solution for both sides”.
Comedians who legally changed their name Hugo Boss to 2020, including the Broun, Bruri Company’s boss brooing, “Legal fees and rebranding”, after allegedly calling the luxury company for the cost of small businesses.
Sri McDonald’s lawyers have argued that their business is working in a separate field, ie PET health supply, and the term is commonly used – so, they say, they say that there is no possibility of confusion between the two firms.
Francis McNegartagart said that his client has no case to respond and has accused the designer brand of bullying Mr. McDonald’s.
He said: “My customer is a small local business that is just starting to sell the pet wellness products, it is not going to interfere in the profits of Hugo Boss in any way.”
Independent Hugo Boss is approached for further comments.