Using the Rolex name...allowed or not?

[MikeyTX]

That stinks the way the seller does that. Any eBay search for Rolex will key in on it.

[AUTOGRAPHHOUND1]

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Apples to Apples, we were discussing writing "Rolex" on a title, whether Rolex Like (w/no trademark violations), or just "not a Rolex".... The same occurs when folks advertise accessories that will "fit a Rolex" (as with my example)...which is not a trademark violation unless it has the "markings.

I think you are contradicting yourself that "it doesn't mean "rolex like" it's not a violation of Ebay rules, BUT it needs to be reported...

I am not jumping at you, just showing there are hundredths if not thousands of listings with Rolex in the Title, and it is not a Rolex product.

You're the one who originally said using "Rolex Type" was OK. Go back and look at your posts. My post was entirely about listing a watch and using "Rolex" or "Not a Rolex" in the title. Which is absolutely 100% Keyword Spamming and a violation of ebay rules. Then you put up a link to Rolex related ACCESSORIES which really don't have anything to do with selling actual watches. You can use the word Rolex when selling an accessory if the accessory works on a Rolex. That has nothing to do with trying to sell a Swatch watch, and putting "Rolex Type Swatch Watch" in the title. It's apples and oranges.

And the new link you posted is a clear violation of ebay keyword spamming rules, and should be reported. I'm not sure what your point is. The fact you can find auctions that violate the rules doesn't mean it's OK. Just like selling a fake Rolex on ebay is a violation of the rules. You can find a lot of fake Rolex watches listed, doesn't mean it's acceptable.