@IU1KGS yes, but only for Strats (by now). As a lot of guitarist, I follow this very closely since some weeks. Besides the (more as weak) legal Standpoint, this toxic behavior will end in a marketing nightmare for this #OFender. Gibson already shot their own foot with this #PlayAuthentic BS but Fender raised the level. Funny they both got fresh CEOs coming from a "live-stile Brand" guess that is the way they want to go in Corona. They should focus on quality instead! ...

Okay. Gibson lost the Trademark of their Guitar Body Shapes in EU & while Fender win the Trademark of the Guitar Body Shapes in EU.

And I guess that Vintage Guitars from UK & Harley Benton Guitars from Germany are in Trouble.

https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/fender-eu-germany-stratocaster-trademark-ruling/

#PlayAuthentic #FenderGuitars #FenderStratocaster

Fender wins legal battle over Stratocaster shape in Germany – is it the end for S-type guitars in the EU?

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