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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
BMW vs Geely: Brands in local fight over trademarks
The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is already on sale, but a trademark dispute could force it to be renamed. Two months after acceptance of the 'Geely EX5' trademark was published by IP Australia on December 17, 2024, BMW submitted a notice of intention to oppose Geely's filing on February 17, 2025. It has until July 29, 2025 to provide evidence to support its opposition. It appears BMW's opposition to the nameplate is due to the similarity with its long-running X5 nameplate. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "BMW Group protects its well established reputation in its premium products which are highly regarded and valued by consumers," said a BMW Group Australia spokesperson when asked about the trademark opposition. "We are aware of the application and are considering our options and do not otherwise wish to comment on the related legal processes." But no opposition has been recorded yet for a subsequent Geely filing made on December 23, 2024, of which acceptance was published on May 24, 2025, for simply 'EX5'. Geely has also filed to trademark 'Geely EX2' and 'Geely EX3', which may also fall afoul of BMW given it sells models wearing the X2, iX2, X3 and iX3 nameplates. "Geely Auto Australia is aware of an opposition regarding the trademark of one of its model names. As this is a legal matter, we will not be making any further comments at this stage," said a Geely Auto Australia spokesperson. The EX5 is known in China as the E5, and is sold under the Geely Galaxy sub-brand, which also offers the L7 electric vehicle (EV) and the Starship 7 EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the latter of which was recently spied testing in Australia. Galaxy branding isn't used here. Geely isn't the first automaker to find itself in a trademark dispute. Audi, for example, opposed trademark applications by Chinese brand Nio in 2023 for the ES6, ES7 and ES8 nameplates, which it argued would be "likely to deceive or cause confusion" and were "substantially identical or deceptively similar" trademarks to its own. The German brand sells vehicles under the S6, S7 and S8 nameplates. It was ultimately unsuccessful in forcing Nio to change its nameplates, though the Chinese brand nevertheless still has yet to enter the Australian market. MG is now launching vehicles with very similar nameplates to Audi models, with the MGS5 EV already on sale and the MGS6 EV due on sale here in 2026. Audi sells both S5 and S6 model variants. Audi didn't respond to our requests for comment following the publication of the MGS5 EV trademark earlier this year. We've also contacted the company about the subsequent filing for MGS6 EV. Content originally sourced from: The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is already on sale, but a trademark dispute could force it to be renamed. Two months after acceptance of the 'Geely EX5' trademark was published by IP Australia on December 17, 2024, BMW submitted a notice of intention to oppose Geely's filing on February 17, 2025. It has until July 29, 2025 to provide evidence to support its opposition. It appears BMW's opposition to the nameplate is due to the similarity with its long-running X5 nameplate. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "BMW Group protects its well established reputation in its premium products which are highly regarded and valued by consumers," said a BMW Group Australia spokesperson when asked about the trademark opposition. "We are aware of the application and are considering our options and do not otherwise wish to comment on the related legal processes." But no opposition has been recorded yet for a subsequent Geely filing made on December 23, 2024, of which acceptance was published on May 24, 2025, for simply 'EX5'. Geely has also filed to trademark 'Geely EX2' and 'Geely EX3', which may also fall afoul of BMW given it sells models wearing the X2, iX2, X3 and iX3 nameplates. "Geely Auto Australia is aware of an opposition regarding the trademark of one of its model names. As this is a legal matter, we will not be making any further comments at this stage," said a Geely Auto Australia spokesperson. The EX5 is known in China as the E5, and is sold under the Geely Galaxy sub-brand, which also offers the L7 electric vehicle (EV) and the Starship 7 EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the latter of which was recently spied testing in Australia. Galaxy branding isn't used here. Geely isn't the first automaker to find itself in a trademark dispute. Audi, for example, opposed trademark applications by Chinese brand Nio in 2023 for the ES6, ES7 and ES8 nameplates, which it argued would be "likely to deceive or cause confusion" and were "substantially identical or deceptively similar" trademarks to its own. The German brand sells vehicles under the S6, S7 and S8 nameplates. It was ultimately unsuccessful in forcing Nio to change its nameplates, though the Chinese brand nevertheless still has yet to enter the Australian market. MG is now launching vehicles with very similar nameplates to Audi models, with the MGS5 EV already on sale and the MGS6 EV due on sale here in 2026. Audi sells both S5 and S6 model variants. Audi didn't respond to our requests for comment following the publication of the MGS5 EV trademark earlier this year. We've also contacted the company about the subsequent filing for MGS6 EV. Content originally sourced from: The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is already on sale, but a trademark dispute could force it to be renamed. Two months after acceptance of the 'Geely EX5' trademark was published by IP Australia on December 17, 2024, BMW submitted a notice of intention to oppose Geely's filing on February 17, 2025. It has until July 29, 2025 to provide evidence to support its opposition. It appears BMW's opposition to the nameplate is due to the similarity with its long-running X5 nameplate. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "BMW Group protects its well established reputation in its premium products which are highly regarded and valued by consumers," said a BMW Group Australia spokesperson when asked about the trademark opposition. "We are aware of the application and are considering our options and do not otherwise wish to comment on the related legal processes." But no opposition has been recorded yet for a subsequent Geely filing made on December 23, 2024, of which acceptance was published on May 24, 2025, for simply 'EX5'. Geely has also filed to trademark 'Geely EX2' and 'Geely EX3', which may also fall afoul of BMW given it sells models wearing the X2, iX2, X3 and iX3 nameplates. "Geely Auto Australia is aware of an opposition regarding the trademark of one of its model names. As this is a legal matter, we will not be making any further comments at this stage," said a Geely Auto Australia spokesperson. The EX5 is known in China as the E5, and is sold under the Geely Galaxy sub-brand, which also offers the L7 electric vehicle (EV) and the Starship 7 EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the latter of which was recently spied testing in Australia. Galaxy branding isn't used here. Geely isn't the first automaker to find itself in a trademark dispute. Audi, for example, opposed trademark applications by Chinese brand Nio in 2023 for the ES6, ES7 and ES8 nameplates, which it argued would be "likely to deceive or cause confusion" and were "substantially identical or deceptively similar" trademarks to its own. The German brand sells vehicles under the S6, S7 and S8 nameplates. It was ultimately unsuccessful in forcing Nio to change its nameplates, though the Chinese brand nevertheless still has yet to enter the Australian market. MG is now launching vehicles with very similar nameplates to Audi models, with the MGS5 EV already on sale and the MGS6 EV due on sale here in 2026. Audi sells both S5 and S6 model variants. Audi didn't respond to our requests for comment following the publication of the MGS5 EV trademark earlier this year. We've also contacted the company about the subsequent filing for MGS6 EV. Content originally sourced from: The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is already on sale, but a trademark dispute could force it to be renamed. Two months after acceptance of the 'Geely EX5' trademark was published by IP Australia on December 17, 2024, BMW submitted a notice of intention to oppose Geely's filing on February 17, 2025. It has until July 29, 2025 to provide evidence to support its opposition. It appears BMW's opposition to the nameplate is due to the similarity with its long-running X5 nameplate. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "BMW Group protects its well established reputation in its premium products which are highly regarded and valued by consumers," said a BMW Group Australia spokesperson when asked about the trademark opposition. "We are aware of the application and are considering our options and do not otherwise wish to comment on the related legal processes." But no opposition has been recorded yet for a subsequent Geely filing made on December 23, 2024, of which acceptance was published on May 24, 2025, for simply 'EX5'. Geely has also filed to trademark 'Geely EX2' and 'Geely EX3', which may also fall afoul of BMW given it sells models wearing the X2, iX2, X3 and iX3 nameplates. "Geely Auto Australia is aware of an opposition regarding the trademark of one of its model names. As this is a legal matter, we will not be making any further comments at this stage," said a Geely Auto Australia spokesperson. The EX5 is known in China as the E5, and is sold under the Geely Galaxy sub-brand, which also offers the L7 electric vehicle (EV) and the Starship 7 EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the latter of which was recently spied testing in Australia. Galaxy branding isn't used here. Geely isn't the first automaker to find itself in a trademark dispute. Audi, for example, opposed trademark applications by Chinese brand Nio in 2023 for the ES6, ES7 and ES8 nameplates, which it argued would be "likely to deceive or cause confusion" and were "substantially identical or deceptively similar" trademarks to its own. The German brand sells vehicles under the S6, S7 and S8 nameplates. It was ultimately unsuccessful in forcing Nio to change its nameplates, though the Chinese brand nevertheless still has yet to enter the Australian market. MG is now launching vehicles with very similar nameplates to Audi models, with the MGS5 EV already on sale and the MGS6 EV due on sale here in 2026. Audi sells both S5 and S6 model variants. Audi didn't respond to our requests for comment following the publication of the MGS5 EV trademark earlier this year. We've also contacted the company about the subsequent filing for MGS6 EV. Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
BMW vs Geely: Brands in local fight over trademarks
The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is already on sale, but a trademark dispute could force it to be renamed. Two months after acceptance of the 'Geely EX5' trademark was published by IP Australia on December 17, 2024, BMW submitted a notice of intention to oppose Geely's filing on February 17, 2025. It has until July 29, 2025 to provide evidence to support its opposition. It appears BMW's opposition to the nameplate is due to the similarity with its long-running X5 nameplate. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'BMW Group protects its well established reputation in its premium products which are highly regarded and valued by consumers,' said a BMW Group Australia spokesperson when asked about the trademark opposition. 'We are aware of the application and are considering our options and do not otherwise wish to comment on the related legal processes.' But no opposition has been recorded yet for a subsequent Geely filing made on December 23, 2024, of which acceptance was published on May 24, 2025, for simply 'EX5'. Geely has also filed to trademark 'Geely EX2' and 'Geely EX3', which may also fall afoul of BMW given it sells models wearing the X2, iX2, X3 and iX3 nameplates. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Geely Auto Australia is aware of an opposition regarding the trademark of one of its model names. As this is a legal matter, we will not be making any further comments at this stage,' said a Geely Auto Australia spokesperson. The EX5 is known in China as the E5, and is sold under the Geely Galaxy sub-brand, which also offers the L7 electric vehicle (EV) and the Starship 7 EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the latter of which was recently spied testing in Australia. Galaxy branding isn't used here. Geely isn't the first automaker to find itself in a trademark dispute. Audi, for example, opposed trademark applications by Chinese brand Nio in 2023 for the ES6, ES7 and ES8 nameplates, which it argued would be 'likely to deceive or cause confusion' and were 'substantially identical or deceptively similar' trademarks to its own. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The German brand sells vehicles under the S6, S7 and S8 nameplates. It was ultimately unsuccessful in forcing Nio to change its nameplates, though the Chinese brand nevertheless still has yet to enter the Australian market. MG is now launching vehicles with very similar nameplates to Audi models, with the MGS5 EV already on sale and the MGS6 EV due on sale here in 2026. Audi sells both S5 and S6 model variants. Audi didn't respond to our requests for comment following the publication of the MGS5 EV trademark earlier this year. We've also contacted the company about the subsequent filing for MGS6 EV.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
BMW vs Geely: Brands in local fight over trademarks
The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is already on sale, but a trademark dispute could force it to be renamed. Two months after acceptance of the 'Geely EX5' trademark was published by IP Australia on December 17, 2024, BMW submitted a notice of intention to oppose Geely's filing on February 17, 2025. It has until July 29, 2025 to provide evidence to support its opposition. It appears BMW's opposition to the nameplate is due to the similarity with its long-running X5 nameplate. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'BMW Group protects its well established reputation in its premium products which are highly regarded and valued by consumers,' said a BMW Group Australia spokesperson when asked about the trademark opposition. 'We are aware of the application and are considering our options and do not otherwise wish to comment on the related legal processes.' But no opposition has been recorded yet for a subsequent Geely filing made on December 23, 2024, of which acceptance was published on May 24, 2025, for simply 'EX5'. Geely has also filed to trademark 'Geely EX2' and 'Geely EX3', which may also fall afoul of BMW given it sells models wearing the X2, iX2, X3 and iX3 nameplates. 'Geely Auto Australia is aware of an opposition regarding the trademark of one of its model names. As this is a legal matter, we will not be making any further comments at this stage,' said a Geely Auto Australia spokesperson. The EX5 is known in China as the E5, and is sold under the Geely Galaxy sub-brand, which also offers the L7 electric vehicle (EV) and the Starship 7 EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the latter of which was recently spied testing in Australia. Galaxy branding isn't used here. Geely isn't the first automaker to find itself in a trademark dispute. Audi, for example, opposed trademark applications by Chinese brand Nio in 2023 for the ES6, ES7 and ES8 nameplates, which it argued would be 'likely to deceive or cause confusion' and were 'substantially identical or deceptively similar' trademarks to its own. The German brand sells vehicles under the S6, S7 and S8 nameplates. It was ultimately unsuccessful in forcing Nio to change its nameplates, though the Chinese brand nevertheless still has yet to enter the Australian market. MG is now launching vehicles with very similar nameplates to Audi models, with the MGS5 EV already on sale and the MGS6 EV due on sale here in 2026. Audi sells both S5 and S6 model variants.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
BMW vs Geely: Brands in local fight over trademarks
The Geely EX5 mid-size electric SUV is already on sale, but a trademark dispute could force it to be renamed. Two months after acceptance of the 'Geely EX5' trademark was published by IP Australia on December 17, 2024, BMW submitted a notice of intention to oppose Geely's filing on February 17, 2025. It has until July 29, 2025 to provide evidence to support its opposition. It appears BMW's opposition to the nameplate is due to the similarity with its long-running X5 nameplate. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . 'BMW Group protects its well established reputation in its premium products which are highly regarded and valued by consumers,' said a BMW Group Australia spokesperson when asked about the trademark opposition. 'We are aware of the application and are considering our options and do not otherwise wish to comment on the related legal processes.' But no opposition has been recorded yet for a subsequent Geely filing made on December 23, 2024, of which acceptance was published on May 24, 2025, for simply 'EX5'. Geely has also filed to trademark 'Geely EX2' and 'Geely EX3', which may also fall afoul of BMW given it sells models wearing the X2, iX2, X3 and iX3 nameplates. 'Geely Auto Australia is aware of an opposition regarding the trademark of one of its model names. As this is a legal matter, we will not be making any further comments at this stage,' said a Geely Auto Australia spokesperson. The EX5 is known in China as the E5, and is sold under the Geely Galaxy sub-brand, which also offers the L7 electric vehicle (EV) and the Starship 7 EM-i plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the latter of which was recently spied testing in Australia. Galaxy branding isn't used here. Geely isn't the first automaker to find itself in a trademark dispute. Audi, for example, opposed trademark applications by Chinese brand Nio in 2023 for the ES6, ES7 and ES8 nameplates, which it argued would be 'likely to deceive or cause confusion' and were 'substantially identical or deceptively similar' trademarks to its own. The German brand sells vehicles under the S6 , S7 and S8 nameplates. It was ultimately unsuccessful in forcing Nio to change its nameplates, though the Chinese brand nevertheless still has yet to enter the Australian market. MG is now launching vehicles with very similar nameplates to Audi models, with the MGS5 EV already on sale and the MGS6 EV due on sale here in 2026. Audi sells both S5 and S6 model variants. Audi didn't respond to our requests for comment following the publication of the MGS5 EV trademark earlier this year. We've also contacted the company about the subsequent filing for MGS6 EV.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Royal Enfield's Flying Flea C6 to launch in Q4 FY2026. Check details
Royal Enfield will introduce a new brand called 'Flying Flea' through which they will sell electric motorcycles. The new Flying Flea is the new sub-brand for Royal Enfield's electric motorcycle vertical with the maiden e-bike called C6 Notify me Royal Enfield has confirmed that they will be launching their first electric motorcycle - Flying Flea C6 in the Q4 of FY2026, that is between January to March next year. The S6 will be added to the lineup soon after the launch of the C6. All new electric motorcycles will be sold under the Flying Flea brand. As of now, Royal Enfield has not decided whether the new electric vehicles will share its touchpoints with the current dealership network or whether there will be new dealerships opened only for the Flying Flea brand. Upcoming bikes The company currently has a dedicated team of over 200 people who are working on the Flying Flea project. They have already filed 45 patents for it and currently, the electric motorcycle is undergoing several tests. Currently, the plan for Flying Flea is to launch electric motorcycles that are focused towards urban mobility so they will primarily be used for city duties and they will be lightweight. The Flying Flea C6 is built on an aluminium forged frame with a design inspired by the original Flying Flea motorcycles of the 1940s. The girder forks have been reintroduced in a modernised avatar specifically for the FF-C6 Royal Enfield achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1 million annual sales for the first time, with total volumes reaching 10,02,893 units, reflecting a 10 per cent year-over-year increase. Domestic sales rose by 8.1 per cent to 9,02,757 units, while international sales experienced a remarkable growth of 29.7 per cent, resulting in 1,00,136 motorcycles being exported. The main Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) of the Flying Flea C6 has been fully developed in-house, integrating all physical and digital interfaces of the motorcycle. The manufacturer has previously stated that the VCU will improve both the motor's performance and the overall riding experience by implementing 'subtle' adjustments to the throttle, braking, and regenerative feedback. Most of these controls will be accessible via a mobile application. Also Read : 2024 Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 350: Which retro motorcycle to choose Flying Flea C6: Features The manufacturer has not provided comprehensive information about the battery and motor specifications of the Flying Flea C6; however, it has been confirmed that the motorcycle will include cornering ABS, cruise control, and traction control, along with several other electronic features. Furthermore, it will allow charging through a standard household three-pin plug. The design of the motorcycle also suggests the incorporation of modern technologies such as LED lighting and a digital display. Royal Enfield has not revealed the performance figures of Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle. However, expect it to promise decent range on a single charge, but that would be apt for city commuting, not for highway riding. Also, expect this bike to be priced at a hefty amount being a premium EV. Flying Flea C6: Riding modes The Flying Flea features five preset riding modes, providing riders with multiple options to choose from. Furthermore, riders can tailor the combinations of these modes to suit their individual requirements and the terrain they are traversing. The built-in chipset also improves functionality by allowing the system to recognize and use a mobile phone as a smart key for unlocking and starting the vehicle. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India, Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 15 May 2025, 08:51 AM IST
