Hugo Boss offer compromise to Merseyside pet store in trademark row
The fashion company, which has been contacted for comment, also wants to put limits on the Boss Pets branding.In a previous statement a Hugo Boss spokeswoman said the company had a responsibility "to monitor and protect our brand rights globally and address unclear cases where needed".
'Commonly used'
Mr McDonald, who has described himself as "just a lad from Bootle", said he had spent "every spare penny" on his new website for his pet-related products.His lawyer, Francis McEntegart of MC Legal, said Hugo Boss has been "very heavy handed" with his client but discussions "were moving in the right direction".He said Boss Pets would adhere to the requests "because we were already doing that"."I just want further confirmation from them that they aren't going to pursue or oppose the trademark," he added.A spokeswoman for Hugo Boss previously said the company was aware the English word boss "is commonly used".She said the firm "only approaches third parties where an overlap with our existing trademark rights occurs, and as a matter of principle we always seek for a dialogue in favour of an amicable solution for both sides".
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