Judge Orders Stop Sale Of Roxor Off-Roader Due To Wrangler Resemblance

Ever since the Indian automaker Mahindra announced plans to sell its extremely Jeep-like Roxor off-roader in America, Fiat-Chrysler's been aiming to stop it. It's been a two-year legal fight so far, but now Jeep's parent company appears to be winning as a judge with the United States International Trade Commission has decided the Mahindra Roxor infringes on Jeep's trade dress—i.e. the visual touches that give a copyrighted product its unique appearance—in six key areas.
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MDarringer - 11/29/2019 8:09:02 PM

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Correct ruling.

Now on to Lynk N Co /LincolnCo

TomM - 11/30/2019 5:24:52 PM

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The ruling will be overturned

Much of what the "Jeep" is - is actually owned by the Federal Government - for which the Jeep was designed and produced. Add in the Indian vehicle is not public road going - and where do we go - eliminate Tonka Toys that look like Jeeps?

MDarringer - 11/30/2019 6:10:25 PM

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It will not be overturned.

The Federal government does NOT own any of Jeep's trademarks.

Hitting the alcohol too hard this afternoon?