WRONG MOVE FOR THE X-ALPS

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MAGAZINE THE EDITOR’S OPINION

_______________________________________________ A WRONG MOVE FOR THE X-ALPS? Last autumn, several paragliding manufac‐turers were apparently alerted via lawyers, to no longer use the add‐on ‘X‐Alps’ for their models, as it was filed as a brand, or otherwise pay the relatively high rights, ac‐cording to those concerned.

Apparently, the graphic X‐Alps logo was registered on the 30.07.2003 by the com‐pany, Red Bull, but the simple text ‘X‐Alps’ was only registered on the 18.08.2021.

Some manufacturers were considering the possibility of a ‘manoeuvre’ by Skywalk who, as an official sponsor, seemed to re‐tain the right to use the name.

Skywalk confirmed to us in a bona fide fashion that they weren’t behind this measure. However, manufacturers such as Advance or Phi renamed the wings in question…

The winner of every race since 2009 (until when?): Chrigel Maurer

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