07/14/2009
02/17/10 Update
Unfortunately, we are
again forced to defend ourselves due to the "Negative Marketing" and
less than reputable practices of a fellow competitors' numerous
and repeated assault on our reputation.
Be it Known:
Tiger Performance Products, Inc. has been accused of Cyber
piracy and/or Cyber squatting by one of our competitors,
fortunately for not only us, but all entities using the
"helicopter helmet(s)" term. We are within our
rights to market our products, as this competitor is, in
using this "generic term". In using a "generic
descriptive term", it is not in the best interest of
everyone involved in this highly competitive industry to
have this term Trademarked, which this competitor has applied
for as of February of 2009.
We have from the beginning date of their application to present,
monitored the proceedings of our competitors' application.
To date it this has not been approved and is in the initial
denial status for "Mark"
as being a "generic, descriptive term".
We shall continue to monitor the progress of said application
status until the final determination. At that time we shall
take the necessary measures to remain compliant with all
ICANN and affiliate regulations.
Update:
Click
for Trademark Office document link
04 Dec 2009
"Section 2(e)(1) Refusal to Register
The examining
attorney has considered the applicant’s arguments carefully
but has found them unpersuasive. The examining attorney
relies on the arguments and evidence previously made of record
that are incorporated by reference herein. Accordingly,
the refusal under Section 2(e)(1) is continued and maintained."
As of this date 02/17/2010 the application
for Trademark Mark for the term "Helicopter Helmets.com" by
our competitor has not been approved and is still in
the application process, with
his revisions to his original document pending. Again,
we shall consistently monitor this progress and take
any and all actions necessary to remain compliant.
I wish to thank our fellow competitors
for the vast support shown to us while we are involved
in this debate that will affect all of our future marketing
decisions.
Sonny Hawkins, CEO
Tiger Performance Products, Inc.
If you have any questions or concerns,
feel free to contact me:
1.716.674.8545
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