Controlling 'National' as a protected term

MadsL

I just came across these guys.

"The National Dance Company of Ireland" - http://www.rhythmofthedance.com/shop.php

I can't see that they have any State sanction. It would also appear they are using the harp without Ministerial approval

Any person who wishes to obtain registration of a trade mark containing a State emblem (harp, shamrock) or to use a State emblem in connection with any business must first obtain consent from the Minister. The Minister is also empowered to take lawful steps against any person outside the State in the event of misuse of trade marks that would falsely indicate that the goods on which the trade mark is used were of Irish origin.

After we now have a "National" Dance Company and "National" Leprechaun Museum, is it time to really crack down on National this and that?

Pushtrak

Tis a national embarrassment. Tis terrible, Joe, terrible.

mikemac1

National Radio Cabs - only serve Dublin...

MadsL

Pushtrak wrote: »

Tis a national embarrassment. Tis terrible, Joe, terrible.

That a no?

smcgiff

National college of Ireland...

But why stop there - Bank of Ireland causes confusion

MadsL

The UK seem to do a better job of preventing the misappropriation of State sanction.

Company Names
The use in Company names of words such as King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke,
Duchess, His/Her Majesty, Windsor and Royal is prohibited by the Company and
Business Names Regulations 2009.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/pdf/Coats%20of%20arms/ROYAL%20ARMS%20BLUE%20BOOKLET%20-%202011%20Sep11.pdf

SocSocPol

MadsL wrote: »

The UK seem to do a better job of preventing the misappropriation of State sanction.



http://www.royal.gov.uk/pdf/Coats%20of%20arms/ROYAL%20ARMS%20BLUE%20BOOKLET%20-%202011%20Sep11.pdf

And half the pubs in England have one of those names you listed in their titles!

MadsL

SocSocPol wrote: »

And half the pubs in England have one of those names you listed in their titles!

Them be cultural institutions....

starbelgrade

MadsL wrote: »

I just came across these guys.

"The National Dance Company of Ireland" - http://www.rhythmofthedance.com/shop.php

I can't see that they have any State sanction. It would also appear they are using the harp without Ministerial approval

So this is what the inside of Victor Meldrew's head feels like.

opinion guy

Oh look....tumbleweed...



Remember when there was tumbleweed ?? That was gas

krudler

*pats pockets*

I'm....I'm trying to find all the fucks I give but can't.

MadsL

Yeah, what would you want with any national dignity or pride eh?

Shryke

I was getting worked up about Syria and the possibility of chemical weapons being deployed. Thanks for giving me some focus.
I think you're not onto much there. Save it for when there is literally nothing else left in your life to care about and then maybe write a letter to somebody.

MadsL

Shryke wrote: »

I was getting worked up about Syria and the possibility of chemical weapons being deployed. Thanks for giving me some focus.
I think you're not onto much there. Save it for when there is literally nothing else left in your life to care about and then maybe write a letter to somebody.

Oh I'm sorry. I forgot a National preoccupation of Ireland was telling people not to "get so worked up". Along with "not giving a feck". Thanks for stopping by.

Maybe we should open a National Museum of Not Giving a Feck with the exhibition of people who died an early death from worrying about it.

Try not to get so worked up about me giving a small **** (Jesus is that all you have to worry about!!!) Get a life! Calm down! Good God man, save it for something important - think of the internet you are wasting..blah blah,

There was me what, making a documentary on National Television? No, posting on After Hours where the hottest topic of the day is Rashers or Sausages.

Shryke

Wow. Look. Ireland is in a gigantic mess. The country has huge problems. You're flipping over something that is not a big deal. It doesn't even make it on the list.
By all means write a few letters and let us know what you hear, maybe do that instead of ranting on the net.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

OP aren't you the same person who got unbelievably upset by an o2 banner on o connel st in dublin?

MadsL

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

OP aren't you the same person who got unbelievably upset by an o2 banner on o connel st in dublin?

I raised a compliant with O2 posted on boards - does that qualify as "unbelievably upset". Seems to be some link between civic responsibility and "getting worked up" on boards. Why is that?

I see you posted a link about child porn a couple of months back, should I describe it as you "getting all hysterical" or "showing people where to get kiddie porn"?

MadsL

Shryke wrote: »

Wow. Look. Ireland is in a gigantic mess. The country has huge problems. You're flipping over something that is not a big deal. It doesn't even make it on the list.
By all means write a few letters and let us know what you hear, maybe do that instead of ranting on the net.

Ah, right.

/runs off to fix Ireland's economic woes.

Posts thread on bankers.

Alter-Ego

If you look at the word 'National' for long enough, it starts to loose all meaning.

National Irish Bank, was another one. You should have mentioned them in the OP, that would have got a few people riled up.

Boards.ie - Now Ye're Talking Irelands National Website

Shryke

What have you done in line with the idea of civic responsibility in the real world? I made a suggestion that you write a few letters. That's just about the best start that can be made with something like this.
I didn't suggest you fix the economy, did I? But if you can then I think it's probably your civic responsibility to do so...
You don't need to post a thread about bankers but you could probably contribute to one if you felt like it.

MadsL

Shryke wrote: »

What have you done in line with the idea of civic responsibility in the real world? I made a suggestion that you write a few letters.

Probably more than the average "why does it bother you" non-poster - *cough*

Shryke wrote: »

That's just about the best start that can be made with something like this.

Thank you, oddly enough had it crossed my mind. Maybe I'm just "flipping out" too much, bit upset to write right now. Ink is starting to blur.

I didn't suggest you fix the economy, did I? But if you can then I think it's probably your civic responsibility to do so...

Why did you mention it then, why don't I post about xyz? I didn't post about xyz - I posted about a bunch of chancers touring the world and posing as the National Dance Company like they have the seal of approval from the nation. Forgive me for mentioning it.

Shryke wrote: »

You don't need to post a thread about bankers but you could probably contribute to one if you felt like it.

*sigh*

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

MadsL wrote: »

I raised a compliant with O2 posted on boards - does that qualify as "unbelievably upset". Seems to be some link between civic responsibility and "getting worked up" on boards. Why is that?

I see you posted a link about child porn a couple of months back, should I describe it as you "getting all hysterical" or "showing people where to get kiddie porn"?

only if I can be the national kiddie porn finder

MadsL

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

only if I can be the national kiddie porn finder

That's National, show some respect.

Can I form the National Association of Grumpy Old Men them - I'm sure I can make GNOME work if I sit down with a cup of tea.

Seriuously, why is it, when you raise any issue on boards you get the same three responses.

1. Why are bothered? Haven't you anything better to do.
2. What's it to you, (in other words what's your angle)
3. What about X that's far more important than Y

Gets old tbh.

Shryke

MadsL wrote: »

Probably more than the average "why does it bother you" non-poster - *cough*


Thank you, oddly enough had it crossed my mind. Maybe I'm just "flipping out" too much, bit upset to write right now. Ink is starting to blur.



Why did you mention it then, why don't I post about xyz? I didn't post about xyz - I posted about a bunch of chancers touring the world and posing as the National Dance Company like they have the seal of approval from the nation. Forgive me for mentioning it.



*sigh*

Fair play with that link. I wasn't inferring that you should post about a different subject (*sigh*) but rather that you were a bit over the top about this one when such a reaction might be better suited to a larger or more pressing matter.
You're clearly a bit passionate about the whole thing. No offense meant.

MadsL

Shryke wrote: »

Fair play with that link. I wasn't inferring that you should post about a different subject (*sigh*) but rather that you were a bit over the top about this one when such a reaction might be better suited to a larger or more pressing matter.
You're clearly a bit passionate about the whole thing. No offense meant.

Over the top? Posting on AH? I thought it might be fun to discuss it. Sorry if I offended in some way.

opinion guy

MadsL wrote: »

Over the top? Posting on AH? I thought it might be fun to discuss it. Sorry if I offended in some way.

Fun ? Yeah.
Are you throwing any fun parties soon ? I'm probably washing my barely existence hair that day :rolleyes:

MadsL

opinion guy wrote: »

Fun ? Yeah.
Are you throwing any fun parties soon ? I'm probably washing my barely existence hair that day :rolleyes:

Grand. Now the rashers or sausage thread needs attention. Have fun (waves goodbye)

juan.kerr

MadsL wrote: »

Yeah, what would you want with any national dignity or pride eh?

Are you even Irish?

MadsL

You dug up an old thread for that?

juan.kerr

MadsL wrote: »

You dug up an old thread for that?

Indeed I did.

MadsL

juan.kerr wrote: »

Indeed I did.

Why?

juan.kerr

MadsL wrote: »

Why?

Why not?

MadsL

Whatever, I'm out.