Hi,
I write a blog/information website relating to the ongoing modification of a type of motor vehicle. As I perform modifications, I post an article and video detailing that modification.
One page on the site deals with engine performance chips, predominantly the brand I have installed myself. However, as background information it also mentions a couple of other types of chip, explains how those types of chip operate, some pros and cons and then gives two or three example brands that operate in that manner.
I received a rather terse phone call today from the owner of one of the chip companies I mention, claiming by mentioning their product I am infringing their trademark and demanding that I remove all references to their brands. They have given me 48 hours to comply before they "speak to their lawyer".
I have checked s120 and 122 of the Trade Marks Act, and it appears that such use is acceptable under s.122(1)(b)(i) and (1)(c).
Speaking to others in the industry today, it seems this company has a history of threatening legal action on bloggers, forums etc that don't write in glowing terms about their products.
My first thought is to just ignore them, or write them an email asking for more details about what they consider the infringement to be. Could I get some educated opinions on where I stand, and the best course of action?
Many thanks.
I write a blog/information website relating to the ongoing modification of a type of motor vehicle. As I perform modifications, I post an article and video detailing that modification.
One page on the site deals with engine performance chips, predominantly the brand I have installed myself. However, as background information it also mentions a couple of other types of chip, explains how those types of chip operate, some pros and cons and then gives two or three example brands that operate in that manner.
I received a rather terse phone call today from the owner of one of the chip companies I mention, claiming by mentioning their product I am infringing their trademark and demanding that I remove all references to their brands. They have given me 48 hours to comply before they "speak to their lawyer".
I have checked s120 and 122 of the Trade Marks Act, and it appears that such use is acceptable under s.122(1)(b)(i) and (1)(c).
Speaking to others in the industry today, it seems this company has a history of threatening legal action on bloggers, forums etc that don't write in glowing terms about their products.
My first thought is to just ignore them, or write them an email asking for more details about what they consider the infringement to be. Could I get some educated opinions on where I stand, and the best course of action?
Many thanks.