TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

If it wasn't green I might have resisted. Mine should arrive tomorrow.

Anybody else bite?

Yes - green is my favourite colour. Mine is out for delivery (UK) today.

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Originally Posted by migo984

Yes - green is my favourite colour. Mine is out for delivery (UK) today.

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nice!

Oooo... Very beautiful! For those who would have to look it up like me, it looks like this:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c5ac7daddf.jpg

Looks nice, but I hope it doesn't crack!

Is this a joint creation with Aurora S.R.L., Turin? If not, I wouldn't be surprised if these have already been cut off for trademark infringement. It's just too obvious.

http://www.aurorapen.it/app/new_slider_images/img_5.jpg

According to a member at FPN, the Aurora was an extremely limited edition pen that was only available for sale at the TWSBI website. It sold out within a few hours and is not being made again. So TWSBI got under the radar and will probably just get a handslap from Aurora lawyers with a cease and desist letter. Not like it was distributed to TWSBI dealers worldwide for sale to the greater public. (Just my conjecture. Any lawyers here who can elaborate?)

linky: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/fo.../344835-twsbi/

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Originally Posted by junglejim

Any lawyers here who can elaborate?

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It’s been about 15 years since I sat through Trademarks and Fair Use, so this is a bit outside of my wheelhouse, but I don’t think TWSBI is in any danger here. While Aurora can register the *mark* “Aurora”, that doesn’t grant to them sole and exclusive use of the *word*, even within the same industry.

TWSBI clearly chose the name because it’s a term in common use which aptly describes the appearance of the pen. It’s a model name, not a mark, so there’s little likelihood of brand confusion or dilution. Aurora can no more prevent TWSBI from using the term “aurora” then they can Diamine.

At least that’s my legal opinion based on a half-remembered class from law school. [emoji6]



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Originally Posted by Kulprit

It’s been about 15 years since I sat through Trademarks and Fair Use, so this is a bit outside of my wheelhouse, but I don’t think TWSBI is in any danger here. While Aurora can register the *mark* “Aurora”, that doesn’t grant to them sole and exclusive use of the *word*, even within the same industry.

TWSBI clearly chose the name because it’s a term in common use which aptly describes the appearance of the pen. It’s a model name, not a mark, so there’s little likelihood of brand confusion or dilution. Aurora can no more prevent TWSBI from using the term “aurora” then they can Diamine.

At least that’s my legal opinion based on a half-remembered class from law school. [emoji6]

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that ink window though...

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Originally Posted by manoeuver

that ink window though...

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Well, yes, it HAS an ink window—as should any opaque piston filler—but it’s further forward on the section than the Optima’s. Indeed, though it has a more dramatic integral flare on the section rather than a flared metal trim ring, the TWSBI Aurora’s section is very similar to that of the Classic.



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