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The Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which sources say has finallybeen green-lighted for production, mighthave a different name when it hits the market:the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office declared that the “Grand Wagoneer” infringes on a trailer company’s mark.
In June, the USPTO’s examining attorney foundthat the name was too similar to “Wagoneer,” which is already registered by Skyline Corporation for use on trailers. Evergreen RVhad also applied for the name “Wagoneer.”
The trademark “Wagoneer” was registered by Willys in 1962 for use on motor vehicles; it was later held by various owners of Jeep, and was lastrenewed for ten years by Chrysler Groupon December 30, 2013. (...) →
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In June, the USPTO’s examining attorney foundthat the name was too similar to “Wagoneer,” which is already registered by Skyline Corporation for use on trailers. Evergreen RVhad also applied for the name “Wagoneer.”
The trademark “Wagoneer” was registered by Willys in 1962 for use on motor vehicles; it was later held by various owners of Jeep, and was lastrenewed for ten years by Chrysler Groupon December 30, 2013. (...) →
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