Latest BMW Trademark Filings
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aleks_16
Headlight Hero
Mabye i´m wrong but i think in the near future will nothing special come from BMW . The normal line-up 3er, 5er, 6er will be amazing but there will be no Z8 replacement and the Cs Concept will not be build maybe the 6er GT willlook smiliar to that but the 6er Gt comes in 5 or 6 years.one more time,maybe i am wrong but there is really nothing "special" (forme is a 8 series a special thing).
A supercar BMW dont need whats with a green sportscar maybe a 4 series or 9 series ????
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What do you think???
A supercar BMW dont need whats with a green sportscar maybe a 4 series or 9 series ????
.What do you think???
EnI
Piston Pioneer
Some new (re)registrations, and the ones not being posted here yet:
Active Tourer, 2er Active Tourer, 2 series Active Tourer
Gran Tourer
Urbanic
Compactive, Compactive Tourer
E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, E9
i1, i2, i3, i4, i5, i6, i7, i8, i9
X2, X4
M1, M2, M7, M10
M35, M40, M55, M300, M350, M400, M500
M130, M135, M140, M230, M235, M240, M330, M335, M340, M430, M435, M440, M450, M550, M650, M750
M50d
Z8
GC, Gran Coupe, BMW Gran Coupe, 6er Gran Coupe
SportMode, CoolMode, Air Collar, BMW Turbotec, Drive eCharged, LifeDrive, i Pedelec
Corniche, Shadow, Wraith, Cloud, Dawn
Rocketman, Paceman, Clubvan
Active Tourer, 2er Active Tourer, 2 series Active Tourer
Gran Tourer
Urbanic
Compactive, Compactive Tourer
E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, E9
i1, i2, i3, i4, i5, i6, i7, i8, i9
X2, X4
M1, M2, M7, M10
M35, M40, M55, M300, M350, M400, M500
M130, M135, M140, M230, M235, M240, M330, M335, M340, M430, M435, M440, M450, M550, M650, M750
M50d
Z8
GC, Gran Coupe, BMW Gran Coupe, 6er Gran Coupe
SportMode, CoolMode, Air Collar, BMW Turbotec, Drive eCharged, LifeDrive, i Pedelec
Corniche, Shadow, Wraith, Cloud, Dawn
Rocketman, Paceman, Clubvan
Often a company can use nomenclature already in use with a different company if it's in a completely different sector of industry. So cars and computers would not be an issue.
EnI
Piston Pioneer
There are different classes for the trademarks. So trademarks with identical names CAN exist in different classes: eg. "i7" - one in class specific for motor vehicles & the other in class dedicated to IT/electronics.
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Btw ...
I'm most intrigued by all those Tourers ... Gran Tourer, Compactive Tourer ... and mostly 2 series Active Tourer.
I didn't expect any tourer with 2er badge. So, what is it? A sporty 5dr fastback coupe ala Audi A5 Sportback? But then GranCoupe would be a better badge - indicating a 4dr/5dr coupe.
Or is 2er Active Tourer a crossover - the already mentioned "FAST"?
But such car makes no sense for a 2-Series - which will be BMW's compact RWD sports series (coupe, cabrio, perhaps 4dr coupe or 5dr fastback). FAST only makes sense if based on FWD platform - like 1er CAT, future X1 & X2 - but 2er will be RWD (it will become entry RWD BMW - just like 2002-series in the past).
Ok, compact & active Compactive Tourer (CAT) is the 1er FWD minivan (B-class rival) BMW have already been testing on the roads. That's already set in stone.
What about Gran Tourer? Is that a 3er GT? Since 5er GT is Gran Turismo (sounds more upscale & special than tourer).
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
M35 and M40...doesn't Nissan/Infiniti have those trademarked?
I am curious about "i Pedelec." I take it that the Wraith is reserved for the upcoming Ghost-based coupe/drophead?
I am curious about "i Pedelec." I take it that the Wraith is reserved for the upcoming Ghost-based coupe/drophead?
SCOTT27
Drift Dynamo
The Active Tourer is BMW perfecting its niche-busting ideas , it is based on the RWD 2er but also with optional xDrive.
It is a variation on a Touring and a Sporthatch , think along the idea of a Hyundai Veloster but not an exact facsimile in terms of shape but (in design study so far) it shows a similar trait with only one rear door.
The original BMW 1600/2002 Touring shows some indication of what the designers are trying to achieve.
They are also working on a four door Coupe variant of the 2er Coupe.
The FAST (Family Activity Sports Tourer) is a mix of an MPV (Space) , Touring (Flexibility) and SUV (Solidity).
This is based on the FWD and with optional xDrive.
It is a variation on a Touring and a Sporthatch , think along the idea of a Hyundai Veloster but not an exact facsimile in terms of shape but (in design study so far) it shows a similar trait with only one rear door.
The original BMW 1600/2002 Touring shows some indication of what the designers are trying to achieve.
They are also working on a four door Coupe variant of the 2er Coupe.
The FAST (Family Activity Sports Tourer) is a mix of an MPV (Space) , Touring (Flexibility) and SUV (Solidity).
This is based on the FWD and with optional xDrive.
HighestOfHigh
Cornering Kingpin
A Search Of BMW Trademark Filings Reveals M7 And M10 Names
BMW recently launched a whole range of new models grouped under its M Performance division.
In order to reserve the use of each of the model names, BMW set about registering them, such as M50d and M135, with relevant trademark offices around the world.
BMW, like most other automakers, also registers names of models it may plan to launch in the future. But at the same time automakers also register names they may simply want to protect, so finding a name on a trademark database doesn’t necessary mean such a model is in the works though it may provide some clues as to what may eventually come. A quick search of the databases at OHIM, the EU agency responsible for registering trademarks and designs valid across most of Europe, reveals some interesting names registered by BMW. These include the names M7 and M10, which were first registered in October, 2010, and September, 2011, respectively.
After doing a deeper search, some guys have dug up even more names including i1 all the way up to i9, which hints at more electrified vehicles from the BMW i sub-brand, as well as M1 and M2, which we've previously reported on. BMW has even registered the Corniche name, which its ultra-luxury division Rolls-Royce is expected to revive for a convertible version of the Ghost. Of most interest to performance fans are the M7 and M10 names. BMW’s U.S. chief Ludwig Willisch has stated that he’d like to see the next-generation 7-Series, due in about three years, offer a proper M model to take on the likes of the Audi S8 and Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, so clearly the M7 registration would be for this model.
The M10 name, on the other hand, poses a number of questions. Could it be for a standalone sports car from the M Division? BMW M desperately needs a rival for the top-selling Audi R8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, but so far the brand has consistently denied that such a model was in the works. That hasn’t stopped the brand from admitting it’d like to see one, however, and the revelation of the new trademark simply adds more fuel to the speculation fire.
BMW recently launched a whole range of new models grouped under its M Performance division.
In order to reserve the use of each of the model names, BMW set about registering them, such as M50d and M135, with relevant trademark offices around the world.
BMW, like most other automakers, also registers names of models it may plan to launch in the future. But at the same time automakers also register names they may simply want to protect, so finding a name on a trademark database doesn’t necessary mean such a model is in the works though it may provide some clues as to what may eventually come. A quick search of the databases at OHIM, the EU agency responsible for registering trademarks and designs valid across most of Europe, reveals some interesting names registered by BMW. These include the names M7 and M10, which were first registered in October, 2010, and September, 2011, respectively.
After doing a deeper search, some guys have dug up even more names including i1 all the way up to i9, which hints at more electrified vehicles from the BMW i sub-brand, as well as M1 and M2, which we've previously reported on. BMW has even registered the Corniche name, which its ultra-luxury division Rolls-Royce is expected to revive for a convertible version of the Ghost. Of most interest to performance fans are the M7 and M10 names. BMW’s U.S. chief Ludwig Willisch has stated that he’d like to see the next-generation 7-Series, due in about three years, offer a proper M model to take on the likes of the Audi S8 and Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, so clearly the M7 registration would be for this model.
The M10 name, on the other hand, poses a number of questions. Could it be for a standalone sports car from the M Division? BMW M desperately needs a rival for the top-selling Audi R8 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, but so far the brand has consistently denied that such a model was in the works. That hasn’t stopped the brand from admitting it’d like to see one, however, and the revelation of the new trademark simply adds more fuel to the speculation fire.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
hmmmm......
interesting?
Price seems a little too dear. I think if BMW lopped off the price by $1-2K, there'll be more takers and BMW can make up on that on volume. But what do I know business...
interesting?
Price seems a little too dear. I think if BMW lopped off the price by $1-2K, there'll be more takers and BMW can make up on that on volume. But what do I know business...
EnI
Piston Pioneer
Some latest ones:
BMW Gran Tourer
2er Gran Tourer
2er Grand Tourer
(Let me remind you BMW have also filed for registration of the following trademarks as well: Active Tourer, 2er Active Tourer, 2 series Active Tourer).
So, what kind of animal will this 2er Active / Grand / Gran Tourer be??????
A 5dr shooting brake (analog to upcoming 6er Gran Touring), or an elevated 5dr fastback analog to other BMW GT models (3er, 5er)?
BMW Gran Tourer
2er Gran Tourer
2er Grand Tourer
(Let me remind you BMW have also filed for registration of the following trademarks as well: Active Tourer, 2er Active Tourer, 2 series Active Tourer).
So, what kind of animal will this 2er Active / Grand / Gran Tourer be??????
A 5dr shooting brake (analog to upcoming 6er Gran Touring), or an elevated 5dr fastback analog to other BMW GT models (3er, 5er)?
klier
Premium
-=Hot|Ice=-
High-Rev Hero
When did this happen? The 5 looks like the 7 and the 3 looks like the 7 and the 5.
BmarketingW, is what explains that "statement".
Bimmer Sedans right now are the most homogenous of any manufacturer, maybe even more-so than Audi (maybe not, Audi still wear that crown, but BMW are doing their damnedest to get close).
Unlike most, I still prefer Bangle era of BMW, and think it was the second best one after E46, E39, E38 and E53. E65 was completely different compared to the rest of the line up, but in design and parts. 5 and Series Series shared their common parts, 1 and 3 Series their own and so on. Now BMW really is like Audi. Not bad, but to what extent?
EnI
Piston Pioneer
What has triggered the change? The global recession, maybe? Forcing carmakers to shrink R&D & production costs and thus develop modular solutions - which leads to extensive part sharing - which leads to similar looks in the end.
Apple, maybe? A premium brand with we-look-all-the-same-but-of-different-size products ... Which turned the trend towards ultrastrong unified brand look / design again. Especially in the premium market.
In the hindsight it looks like Audi was had the right strategy at the right time, while BMW just steered away from the right design strategy (the strategy that once was one of the brand's main characteristics).
But such turns in trends (global recession; a brand from different product segment affecting & setting the design trend for the whole industrial design field ...) are impossible to predict. Sometimes you just have to be lucky. Audi was, and BMW wasn't. But if ...
I'm sure without global recession & without Apple playing such significant role in industrial design, BMW would continue to follow strategy from Bangle era.
But now the whole industrial design is Apple-ized, which also allows modular solutions (due to same-looke-different-size strategy), and thus lower R&D & production costs.
I personally am more of a fan of individualized, customized design across the product line ... Not a fan of unified look at all. I miss Bangle era, but I have to live in this unified "Borg world". I'm not alone though. I can only hope for the trends to turn again. If ever ...
Apple, maybe? A premium brand with we-look-all-the-same-but-of-different-size products ... Which turned the trend towards ultrastrong unified brand look / design again. Especially in the premium market.
In the hindsight it looks like Audi was had the right strategy at the right time, while BMW just steered away from the right design strategy (the strategy that once was one of the brand's main characteristics).
But such turns in trends (global recession; a brand from different product segment affecting & setting the design trend for the whole industrial design field ...) are impossible to predict. Sometimes you just have to be lucky. Audi was, and BMW wasn't. But if ...
I'm sure without global recession & without Apple playing such significant role in industrial design, BMW would continue to follow strategy from Bangle era.
But now the whole industrial design is Apple-ized, which also allows modular solutions (due to same-looke-different-size strategy), and thus lower R&D & production costs.
I personally am more of a fan of individualized, customized design across the product line ... Not a fan of unified look at all. I miss Bangle era, but I have to live in this unified "Borg world". I'm not alone though. I can only hope for the trends to turn again. If ever ...
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