Eh...what's in a name ?.... I'm not a lawyer, but think :
- If I decide to setup a camera manufacturing company, and decide to name it "Leica", I'm surely have not the right to do it, unless I register it in some "strange country" and try to sell my products in "strange countries" only (no GATT members or so....)
- If I decide to open a camera shop, and decide to name it "Leica Photo" I can absolutely do it... if Leica co. or its importer decides I'm not a right dealer for them... so worst (or better
?) for me... I'll display new & used Leica items for sale... Leica stickers everywhere... surely there will be simply some logo ("official" "authorized"...) I'm surely forbidden to make use of.
I think on the Net similar rules apply... BTW... I would be curious on how many graphics item - logos - fonts and so are real registered property of Leica Camera and other Leica entity (Geosystem, Micro) ... the
Leica engraving on the LTMs was delicious.
Ferrari's little horse and Maserati's trident are both registered trademarks, for instance... Ferrari is one of the 10 commonest name in Italy... there are number of Mr. Ferrari that incidentally sell autos of various brands...