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'Gooogle cars' set to open in Streatham
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Author:  captain cab [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  'Gooogle cars' set to open in Streatham
'Gooogle cars' set to open in Streatham

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The taxi firm's sign on Streatham High Road.



A taxi firm in Streatham has stolen the logo of a well-known internet search engine for its business.

The company, named Gooogle cars, recently appeared on Streatham High Road with a sign which directly resembled the homepage for the popular internet site of a very similar name.

The firm advertises a 24 hour car service for people wanting to travel to stations, airports and theatres. One bemused passersby took to Twitter and posted a picture of the taxi company’s sign, with another user commenting; “I predict a lawsuit!”

Last year, Google warned a Chinese search engine to change its homepage logo after it produced an image using the word “Goojje”.

Google did not respond to requests for a comment about the latest imitation, but on its own website it said: “Do not shorten, abbreviate, or create acronyms out of Google trademarks.

“We are passionate about protecting the reputation of our brand as an objective and fair provider of search results.

“That means we have to turn down many requests [for use of Google brand features] because sites imply that Google is endorsing them or is otherwise affiliated with them.”

A spokesperson for the cab firm was unavailable for comment.

http://www.streathamguardian.co.uk/news ... Streatham/
Author:  Doom [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:28 pm ]
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3 guessses who owns this firm.
Author:  GBC [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:33 pm ]
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Give them a few weeks until Googles lawyers get on the case and it'll be no more, unless a back street minicab firm fancy taking on a global player.

Can't see it myself. :wink:
Author:  edders23 [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:39 pm ]
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If they are licensed by the public carriage office did they not query the trading name before granting a license ?
Author:  bloodnock [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:57 pm ]
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If Gooogle goes belly up for them they could change their name to Yahooo cars....
Author:  captain cab [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:01 pm ]
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bloodnock wrote:
If Gooogle goes belly up for them they could change their name to Yahooo cars....



pmsl.....or tdooo
Author:  jimbo [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:59 pm ]
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They might get away with "Micra-shite" it would be a fair description of the average vehicle?
Author:  edders23 [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:14 pm ]
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perhaps Adason fleece might be a good name the customera can't say they weren't warned when they've been fleeced
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:42 pm ]
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GBC wrote:
Give them a few weeks until Googles lawyers get on the case and it'll be no more,

Just about sums it up.
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:42 pm ]
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edders23 wrote:
If they are licensed by the public carriage office did they not query the trading name before granting a license ?

I suspect the license has been given to an individual.
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:45 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
pmsl.....or tdooo

Then they would be in serious trouble. Image
Author:  bloodnock [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:13 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
pmsl.....or tdooo

Then they would be in serious trouble. Image


Yup..in deep Shiit #-o
Author:  Nidge2 [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:38 am ]
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I predict 2 weeks.
Author:  Dusty Bin [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:25 pm ]
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edders23 wrote:
If they are licensed by the public carriage office did they not query the trading name before granting a license ?


It's really none of their business and I doubt they'd take much interest other than to perhaps offer some friendly advice.

It's basically a trademark dispute between the two parties in the commercial sector, as per previous wrangles where taxi businesses use the same or similar names. Not really a licensing matter as such.

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