Comments on: Porsche taking issue with Audi’s use of RS nameplate http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-376218 driven Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:28:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-376218 HemiRoadRunner, mg198242 isn't hung up on Italian crap... you were the one that brought that Ford should sue over the GT nameplate. mg198242 had a very good & accurate response to your comment. Also, Porsche isn't suing Audi. It is an "internal debate" as Porsche is heavily invested in VW (Audi's parent company). It is very common for companies to sue over marked names within their industry. Just to stick with the auto industry, Audi sued Nissan over the use of Q in their SUV line. BMW sued Nissan in Canada over the use of M in certain advertisement wording. Honda sued Ford for their Lincoln MKX suv being so close to the Acura MDX suv name. It makes sense Porsche would have an internal debate with Audi over how they use RS since Porsche has a history of using the RS suffix in its top of the line vehicles. A top of the line TT should stick with Audi's typical naming convention of an RS prefix instead of using Porsche's RS suffix naming convention. HemiRoadRunner, mg198242 isn’t hung up on Italian crap… you were the one that brought that Ford should sue over the GT nameplate. mg198242 had a very good & accurate response to your comment.

Also, Porsche isn’t suing Audi. It is an “internal debate” as Porsche is heavily invested in VW (Audi’s parent company).

It is very common for companies to sue over marked names within their industry. Just to stick with the auto industry, Audi sued Nissan over the use of Q in their SUV line. BMW sued Nissan in Canada over the use of M in certain advertisement wording. Honda sued Ford for their Lincoln MKX suv being so close to the Acura MDX suv name.

It makes sense Porsche would have an internal debate with Audi over how they use RS since Porsche has a history of using the RS suffix in its top of the line vehicles. A top of the line TT should stick with Audi’s typical naming convention of an RS prefix instead of using Porsche’s RS suffix naming convention.

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-376027 JohnnyBlazE Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:16:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-376027 Audi only use RS as they bought Cosworth before Mahle had em... What about The Focus RS, Sierra & Escort RS cosworths, Escort and Fiesta RS Turbos... Escort RS2000??? Ford RS200?? The list goes on... Damn everyone... All hail Ford... Audi only use RS as they bought Cosworth before Mahle had em…

What about The Focus RS, Sierra & Escort RS cosworths, Escort and Fiesta RS Turbos… Escort RS2000??? Ford RS200?? The list goes on… Damn everyone… All hail Ford…

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375996 deutschetouring1337 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:40:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375996 Well, Porsche was responsible for the RS designation on the Audi RS2. I've already stated the powerplay that is beginning between Porsche and VW/Audi. The R8 will probably be the last supercar that directly competes with Porsche. Well, Porsche was responsible for the RS designation on the Audi RS2. I’ve already stated the powerplay that is beginning between Porsche and VW/Audi. The R8 will probably be the last supercar that directly competes with Porsche.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375979 Veda Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:37:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375979 Actually, "RS-T" sounds like a better name than "TT RS". But yea who gives a shit about the letters. Actually, “RS-T” sounds like a better name than “TT RS”. But yea who gives a shit about the letters.

]]> By: Need4SSpeed http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375965 Need4SSpeed Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:31:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375965 yeah it does. It flows with the rest of Audi's RS-(x) lineup. yeah it does. It flows with the rest of Audi’s RS-(x) lineup.

]]> By: e36m http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375949 e36m Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:54:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375949 RS TT sounds better anyway. RS TT sounds better anyway.

]]> By: GS400 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375945 GS400 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:43:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375945 Stop worrying about name issues, and start fixing your electrical issues. Stop worrying about name issues, and start fixing your electrical issues.

]]> By: VegasBenz http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375937 VegasBenz Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:11:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375937 The model is "Boxster RS"; "60" references Porsche's 1960 win at the 12 Hours of Sebring in the Type 718 RS; and "Spyder", of course, designates it's a roadster/convertible. The model is “Boxster RS”; “60″ references Porsche’s 1960 win at the 12 Hours of Sebring in the Type 718 RS; and “Spyder”, of course, designates it’s a roadster/convertible.

]]> By: stick2clutch http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375920 stick2clutch Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:15:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375920 roger426, its Boxster RS 60.. that's why it's considered a suffix. roger426, its Boxster RS 60.. that’s why it’s considered a suffix.

]]> By: lambosrule25 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375915 lambosrule25 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:11:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375915 Wow, I really don't care at all... Wow, I really don’t care at all…

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375913 DeansterTJ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:04:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375913 Who gives a shit Who gives a shit

]]> By: rsg http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375905 rsg Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:22:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375905 If Porsche doesn't want this done it won't get done. They own Audi, for crying out loud! If Porsche doesn’t want this done it won’t get done. They own Audi, for crying out loud!

]]> By: nowei http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375903 nowei Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:20:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375903 I am so indescribably sick of companies trying to lay claim to letters. Every single court in the world needs to look at any of these cases and throw them out immediately. However, this is a different case altogether. The article doesn't actually make mention of Porsche suing Audi, and I doubt that's the case, because that would mean Porsche would be suing itself. Porsche already owns a significant stake in Volkswagen, which owns Audi, and is looking to become the majority shareholder in VW AG. So really, this is more a case of internal corporate politics than a legal debate about intellectual property. Frankly, it's really none of my business how Porsche tries to order its own house. I am so indescribably sick of companies trying to lay claim to letters. Every single court in the world needs to look at any of these cases and throw them out immediately.

However, this is a different case altogether. The article doesn’t actually make mention of Porsche suing Audi, and I doubt that’s the case, because that would mean Porsche would be suing itself. Porsche already owns a significant stake in Volkswagen, which owns Audi, and is looking to become the majority shareholder in VW AG. So really, this is more a case of internal corporate politics than a legal debate about intellectual property. Frankly, it’s really none of my business how Porsche tries to order its own house.

]]> By: KillerEve http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375887 KillerEve Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:34:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375887 The rs60 thing is a dumb example. Porsche uses RS in GT3RS which denotes the track version of the GT3 and RSR for the actual race car. But still seems kinda dumb, I was also thinking same thing about the Camaro. LOL The rs60 thing is a dumb example. Porsche uses RS in GT3RS which denotes the track version of the GT3 and RSR for the actual race car. But still seems kinda dumb, I was also thinking same thing about the Camaro. LOL

]]> By: Need4SSpeed http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375868 Need4SSpeed Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:06:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375868 Guess the Camaro RS won't be coming out then.... Guess the Camaro RS won’t be coming out then….

]]> By: roger426 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375852 roger426 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:30:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375852 It seems like Porsche would have problems with the prefix not suffix...Because its RS60 Spyder not 60 RS. It seems like Porsche would have problems with the prefix not suffix…Because its RS60 Spyder not 60 RS.

]]> By: 400horseSS http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375848 400horseSS Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:15:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375848 ^spaghetti, riggatoni, cannoli, and chili cheese fritos. ^spaghetti, riggatoni, cannoli, and chili cheese fritos.

]]> By: HemiRoadRunner http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375841 HemiRoadRunner Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:04:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375841 Well then excuse me. I didn't know your life was so hung up on italian crap. And I know thet gt is gran turismo, I just don't care. See you at the quarter mile luigi. Well then excuse me. I didn’t know your life was so hung up on italian crap. And I know thet gt is gran turismo, I just don’t care. See you at the quarter mile luigi.

]]> By: mg198242 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375829 mg198242 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:51:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375829 To HemiRoadRunner: Because "GT" it's not Ford "property" but mostly italian "property", GT= Gran Turismo, and BTW, Lancia Aurelia (1950-1958) is considered to be the first car/model in the world that carried the GT plate and really deserved it!!! To HemiRoadRunner:

Because “GT” it’s not Ford “property” but mostly italian “property”, GT= Gran Turismo, and BTW, Lancia Aurelia (1950-1958) is considered to be the first car/model in the world that carried the GT plate and really deserved it!!!

]]> By: 400horseSS http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375824 400horseSS Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:47:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375824 Yawn Yawn

]]> By: HemiRoadRunner http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375822 HemiRoadRunner Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:45:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375822 Yep... why doesn't Ford try to sue everyone for using the "GT" badges on, oh, EVERY car in the world. Yep… why doesn’t Ford try to sue everyone for using the “GT” badges on, oh, EVERY car in the world.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375821 johnnycanuck Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:42:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-taking-issue-with-audis-use-of-rs-nameplate.html#comment-375821 Really Stupid. Really Stupid.

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