The Brabham name is now fully protected following David Brabham’s successful and determined pursuit of legal action through the German Higher Courts.
Three-time World Champion Jack Brabham created the Brabham F1 Team back in 1962 under the Motor Racing Development banner. Bernie Ecclestone bought the team in 1973 and ran it until 1987. The team finally closed its doors in 1992.
David Brabham, one of Jack Brabham's three sons, brought proceedings against Mr. Michael Trick following his refusal to amicably cancel certain registrations within the European Union involving the Brabham trademark in Germany.
Mr. Trick had been marketing road cars under the Brabham Racing banner, something that deeply annoyed the Brabham family.
The action was entirely successful in the Higher Court of Koblenz. Accordingly, the Brabham trademark registration is now reverted to the family’s rightful ownership.
A press release indicates that a worldwide monitoring service will in future flag up any individual or organisation seeking to register the Brabham name without the family’s consent. The iconic Brabham logos, synonymous with the family’s 60 year motor racing heritage, are also protected.
Three-time World Champion Jack Brabham created the Brabham F1 Team back in 1962 under the Motor Racing Development banner. Bernie Ecclestone bought the team in 1973 and ran it until 1987. The team finally closed its doors in 1992.
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| Past Brabham owner Bernie Ecclestone with Nelson Piquet, former team mechanics and the BT 49. (Photo: WRI2) |
David Brabham, one of Jack Brabham's three sons, brought proceedings against Mr. Michael Trick following his refusal to amicably cancel certain registrations within the European Union involving the Brabham trademark in Germany.
Mr. Trick had been marketing road cars under the Brabham Racing banner, something that deeply annoyed the Brabham family.
The action was entirely successful in the Higher Court of Koblenz. Accordingly, the Brabham trademark registration is now reverted to the family’s rightful ownership.
A press release indicates that a worldwide monitoring service will in future flag up any individual or organisation seeking to register the Brabham name without the family’s consent. The iconic Brabham logos, synonymous with the family’s 60 year motor racing heritage, are also protected.
