These may help you Amon, they seem to cover the basics:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Trademark
http://www.marklaw.com/trademark-glossary/T-Z.htm#Trademark%20Act
After scan reading quickly, it appears, that trademark dilution is only applicable where direct product competition (and on a large scale) is in effect. Otherwise the company must own the exact name you are using to trade under.
As stated above, There is a "pro evolution tools", a "pro evolution soccer", a "pro evolution search" engine and even a "JOBO GIGA Vu PRO evolution" photo copier.
Also, what power does the US courts have over other countries anyway? (assuming you are not in the us) i know theres treaties between some countries, but do they cover dilution in this way?
I would like to see this answered in black and white too because i think its something that we would all find useful as either a guide / warning etc.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Trademark
http://www.marklaw.com/trademark-glossary/T-Z.htm#Trademark%20Act
After scan reading quickly, it appears, that trademark dilution is only applicable where direct product competition (and on a large scale) is in effect. Otherwise the company must own the exact name you are using to trade under.
As stated above, There is a "pro evolution tools", a "pro evolution soccer", a "pro evolution search" engine and even a "JOBO GIGA Vu PRO evolution" photo copier.
Also, what power does the US courts have over other countries anyway? (assuming you are not in the us) i know theres treaties between some countries, but do they cover dilution in this way?
I would like to see this answered in black and white too because i think its something that we would all find useful as either a guide / warning etc.