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crhfish · 20 February 2011, 01:24 AM

A while back I sold some old watches on ebay. Nothing real expensive just a collection of old Bulova's, etc that I had collected over the years. In one of the descriptions I used the word Tank to describe an old square Bulova. After a few days I got an email from a guy who said he was a lawyer representing Cartier. He said if I did not modify my listing, they would pursue action against me for using a copy protected word.

I changed the listing and sent him a nice response back. Always wanted the Santos XL and had actually looked at one the week before. Thats what I was selling the other old watches for, to raise funds for a new purchase. Needless to say I don't want a Cartier any longer. His first email to me was over the top for what I was doing.

Just some advice, don't use the word tank when describing a watch thats not a Cartier.

Does anyone know if there are any other words I need to avoid in the future?

Cannop · 20 February 2011, 01:40 AM

With regards to Cartiers Lawyer - no!

Rolex116520 · 20 February 2011, 02:07 AM

You should have told him that Cartier has to renew the trademark protection :

On Wednesday, December 26, 1973, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for TANK WATCH. This trademark is owned by Cartier, Incorporated, NEW YORK, NY 10022. The USPTO has given the TANK WATCH trademark serial number of 73009463. The current federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED.

roach7 · 20 February 2011, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex116520

You should have told him that Cartier has to renew the trademark protection :

On Wednesday, December 26, 1973, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for TANK WATCH. This trademark is owned by Cartier, Incorporated, NEW YORK, NY 10022. The USPTO has given the TANK WATCH trademark serial number of 73009463. The current federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED.

+1

nice one

crhfish · 20 February 2011, 02:40 AM

Well for one thing I do not know if he was really a lawyer representing Cartier. He just said he was. The way Ebay works, I had to cancel my auction, which already had bids. I had to email the bidders and start again.

It left a bad taste in my mouth for Cartier for sure.

Thanks for the information. I may put another old "tank" up for auction just to see if he shows up again.

Rolex116520 · 20 February 2011, 03:22 AM

Just do not put a Sherman tank on Ebay ... that will be removed too .

Michael M. · 20 February 2011, 04:04 AM

Lol!

Hankotex · 24 February 2011, 12:11 AM

Tanks for the posting.

20 February 2011, 01:24 AM	#1
crhfish Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 159	The word "tank" A while back I sold some old watches on ebay. Nothing real expensive just a collection of old Bulova's, etc that I had collected over the years. In one of the descriptions I used the word Tank to describe an old square Bulova. After a few days I got an email from a guy who said he was a lawyer representing Cartier. He said if I did not modify my listing, they would pursue action against me for using a copy protected word. I changed the listing and sent him a nice response back. Always wanted the Santos XL and had actually looked at one the week before. Thats what I was selling the other old watches for, to raise funds for a new purchase. Needless to say I don't want a Cartier any longer. His first email to me was over the top for what I was doing. Just some advice, don't use the word tank when describing a watch thats not a Cartier. Does anyone know if there are any other words I need to avoid in the future?

20 February 2011, 01:40 AM	#2
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	With regards to Cartiers Lawyer - no! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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20 February 2011, 02:07 AM	#3
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	You should have told him that Cartier has to renew the trademark protection : On Wednesday, December 26, 1973, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for TANK WATCH. This trademark is owned by Cartier, Incorporated, NEW YORK, NY 10022. The USPTO has given the TANK WATCH trademark serial number of 73009463. The current federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED.

20 February 2011, 02:40 AM	#5
crhfish Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 159	Well for one thing I do not know if he was really a lawyer representing Cartier. He just said he was. The way Ebay works, I had to cancel my auction, which already had bids. I had to email the bidders and start again. It left a bad taste in my mouth for Cartier for sure. Thanks for the information. I may put another old "tank" up for auction just to see if he shows up again.

20 February 2011, 03:22 AM	#6
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Just do not put a Sherman tank on Ebay ... that will be removed too .

20 February 2011, 04:04 AM	#7
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Lol!

24 February 2011, 12:11 AM	#8
Hankotex Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 18	Tanks for the posting.

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