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==Copyrights== |
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Best-Lock tried to get Lego's protection for its figures as a three dimensional trademark revoked, but failed before the European Court in Luxembourg. Best-Lock has been one of the companies trying to cash in on Lego's success and create sets which are nearly identical to the ones the oiginal company is selling, but a lot cheaper. Since Lego does not sell military themed sets, Best-Lock tries to get a foothold in this [[Niche market|niche]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 07:35, 17 June 2015
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| Company type | Building Sets |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | England |
| Products | Toys |
| Website | www.best-lock.com |
Best-Lock Construction Toys is a brand of plastic building bricks that are compatible with Lego, but are sold more cheaply. They have become more widely available since defeating a patent challenge from Lego in the Oberlandesgericht, Hamburg in 2004.[1][2] In a further case in 2009, Lego was denied trademark protection for the shape of its bricks;[3] however, in 2015, Best-Lock lost two cases in the European Court in which they attempted to deny Lego trademark protection on the shape of its minifigs.[4][5]
Best-Lock's sets cover Wild West, pirate and construction themes and, unlike Lego, include military models.
Best-Lock (Europe) Ltd is based in Colne, Lancashire, England.
Products
Best-Lock has 6 different kinds of products including Standard Blocks, junior Blocks (young children 2-5), Baby Blocks (For kids 0-2), Freestyle, Army, and ADAC License.
Standard Blocks include TOWN sets (Police, Fire and Construction), farming, tubes, and even Kimmy (Best-Lock sets made for females).
Licensed sets include Terminator and Stargate SG-1.
References
- ^ "Forty-year Monopolistic LEGO-Doctrine Ruling Reversed as Best-Lock Europe LTD Wins Patent and Trademark Case". Highbeam. March 28, 2005. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- ^ "Pressemitteilung Nr. 147/04 vom 3.12.2004". Juris.bundesgerichtshof.de. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- ^ von RA Dennis Breuer (2012-04-19). "Pressemitteilung des BGH Nr. 158/2009: Legostein als Marke gelöscht | markenmagazin:recht". Markenmagazin.de. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
- ^ "Best-Lock (Europe) v OHMI - Lego Juris (Forme d'une figurine de jouet)".
- ^ "EU court rules Lego figurines are protected trademark". 2015-06-16.
External links
- Official website (currently down)
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