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I was contacted by the UK K-1 office today regarding promoters using the K-1 name. I support K-1's need to protect their trademark. They have invested a lot over the years to build up that name and for other promotions to use it is simply not right.

Unfortunately, K-1 has also become synonymous with a set of rules, which are basically modified MT rules. I believe this is the most common reason for promoters using the name on posters or in threads about their promotion.

So, we will be watching for threads by promoters who are not affiliated with K-1 but use the K-1 name when discussing their own promotion.

And by the way, this is not just a K-1 issue. This applies to other promotions as well. It would apply to the use of UFC on the MMA forum. It could also apply to your own promotion name, should your trademarked name be large enough to have that sort of problem where other people use your name.

Here is the official word from K-1...

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"K-1 registered Trade Mark

K-1 is a registered Trade Mark No. E6568356 in the UK, persons or corporations using the trade mark without the permission of the owner FEG (Fighting Entertainment Group) using the terms K-1 Fights K-1 Fighters or K-1 Rules to promote Martial Arts events, gyms, individuals, associations, clothing or merchandize are infringing on our trade mark.

We are currently in contact with a UK law firm and will take legal action to protect our trade mark if necessary"

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