Nissan to sue Audi?

Nissan Sues Audi Over Q Labels

Nissan Motor Co. has filed suit in U.S. District Court in Michigan, charging Volkswagen's Audi unit with trademark infringement over its planned use of the Q7 and Q5 names on future sport-utility vehicles. The Q7 is to be unveiled this fall at the Frankfurt auto show and the Q5 is scheduled to be released in 2007.

Nissan said it has used the letter Q to identify several of its premium Infiniti models, including the Q45 sedan and the QX56 SUV, and has registered those names with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Nissan wants the court to prevent Audi from using the letter Q in any future nameplates. Audi has declined to comment on pending litigation.

beemaze - 3/25/2005 11:03:38 PM

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Let's see, maybe BMW should sue Nissan for using the letter "M" in front of any of their Infiniti model designations.

Morons...

MercBasher - 3/27/2005 4:15:14 PM

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I think the law suit is a conspiracy by both Audi and Nissan/Infiniti to get free publicity for both vehicle line-ups. Let's face it the general public is not really aware of Audi SUVs or, judging by sales, Infiniti Q cars.

By having a lawsuit potential buyers of larger luxury cars and trucks will now be encouraged to actually visit an Audi or Infiniti showroom.

Congrats to both Audi and Infiniti for this great publicity campaign.

Homer008 - 4/29/2005 6:51:57 PM

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Hey Craig, hate to say this to ya..but Alphabet letters aren't either Germans or Americans you fool, rather its an invention by Egyptions/middle eastern letters.

Homer008 - 4/29/2005 6:51:57 PM

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Hey Craig, hate to say this to ya..but Alphabet letters aren't either Germans or Americans you fool, rather its an invention by Egyptions/middle eastern letters.