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trønderen20-Nov-23 9:16
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At least here in Norway (and I believe most European countries), the owner of a trademark may register it in an arbitrary number of product classes - but there is a fee for each class, so you probably wouldn't register it in all classes available. (That is like applying for a patent in every one of the 195 countries in the world: It doesn't pay!)

Still, you might be surprised: The Japanese Kenwood Corporation sells their electronics, such as stereo systems, under their 'Kenwood' brand name in all European countries but Great Britain: GB has a manufacturer of kitchen machines, named Kenwood. I don't know for which product classes Kenwood GB has trademark protection. Apparently, they are afraid that someone might confuse a Kenwood vinyl turntable from Japan with a Kenwood Chef mixer. After all, they both turn around ... So the vinyl turntable, as well as the amplifiers, was marketed in GB under the brand name "Trio".

So, before making a final decision: Check up in which product classes Rolex is a registered trade mark. It may be registered in a number of classes that you are not aware of, because the owner of the trade mark has not marketed any products competing with yours in your area.
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