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    Default TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

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

    Anybody else bite?

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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

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

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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

    Quote Originally Posted by migo984 View Post
    Yes - green is my favourite colour. Mine is out for delivery (UK) today.
    nice!

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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

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


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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

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

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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

    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.

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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

    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/
    Last edited by junglejim; March 23rd, 2019 at 11:25 AM.

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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

    Quote Originally Posted by junglejim View Post
    Any lawyers here who can elaborate?
    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.



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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kulprit View Post
    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.
    that ink window though...

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    Default Re: TWSBI Aurora: who's picking one up?

    Quote Originally Posted by manoeuver View Post
    that ink window though...
    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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