Trademark Hall of Fame

Name

Ferrari

Official website

Owned by

Ferrari S.P.A.

Description

Ferrari, an iconic name in the world of luxury sports cars, was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 as Auto Avio Costruzioni. The company's racing heritage and commitment to producing high-performance vehicles have made it synonymous with prestige and speed. The prancing horse logo, which symbolizes Ferrari's racing prowess, has become one of the most recognizable and revered trademarks in the automotive industry.

Ferrari is known for its vigilant approach to monitoring and protecting its trademarks. In 2014, Electronic music artist Deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) customized his Ferrari 458 Italia with a distinctive Nyan Cat-themed wrap, featuring a caricature of a cat. Ferrari took issue with the customization, stating that it violated their brand image and trademarks. The dispute played out on social media and eventually led to a settlement, with Deadmau5 agreeing to remove the wrap. In 2016, British automotive fashion house A. Kahn Design faced legal action from Ferrari over its "F1" number plate. Ferrari argued that the use of "F1" on the plate could cause confusion and mislead the public into thinking there was an official connection with Formula 1 racing. The case was resolved with A. Kahn Design agreeing to change the plate.

Main classes

Selected trademarks

Registration number:

903190

Filing date:

2015-12-15

Office:

USPTO

Registration number:

3684883

Filing date:

2020-07-06

Office:

USPTO

Registration number:

3743489

Filing date:

2020-02-09

Office:

USPTO