Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l. says Globe tattoo broadband stick is a fake

In a press release by Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l., an Italy-based company which is also the sole lawful owner worldwide of the trademark "Tonino Lamborghini," said that the Globe 4G Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini Broadband Stick is a fake.

"Tonino Lamborghini wishes to inform its customers that unauthorized people are currently trading online and through Globe stores a '4G Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini' broadband stick which is a counterfeit product."

"Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l. has never manufactured or authorized anyone to manufacture such a product which constitutes therefore a serious trademark infringement."

"Moreover the advertising campaign 'Feed your need for speed' featuring Marlon Stockinger, first Filipino to win a formula race in Europe, is deceitful and unlawful since it leads to a serious likelihood of confusion between two different and separate brands and businesses that is to say 'Tonino Lamborghini' and 'Automobili Lamborghini'."

Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l. also said that it shall take any legal action to protect the brand.

Meanwhile, Globe Telecom said that it "obtained authorization to use the name and logo Tonino Lamborghini through an agreement with Primo Mobile, the master franchisor of mobile phone related products for the Italian brand Tonino Lamborghini."

"Primo Mobile is a Singapore-based company that has a master license agreement with Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l. and is duly authorized to sub-license the use of the Tonino Lamborghini logo. The design of the Globe Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini 4G broadband stick was reviewed and approved by Primo Mobile."

"Strong adherence and commitment to the highest ethical standards in business and good corporate governance. The company will not engage in any activity that will mislead the public in the course of doing business and serving its customers," Globe Telecom added.