UK Wedding News
16/01/2013
The venue in Desborough been called the same name since the 1930s, but court action from the hotel will see it implement a name-change agreement.
Kris Malde, Desborough Ritz owner,told the BBC: "I have talked to my legal advisor, who said the costs involved could not be justified.
"I am very sad. The locals are deeply upset and I have had letters sent to me from many people. The public sympathy has been unbelievable."
Rebranding the wedding venue will cost between £20,000 to £30,000 and Mr Malde received a letter last month from the solicitors representing Ritz owners Ellerman Investments Limited, saying: "Our clients are concerned to discover that you are using the domain name in connection with a business which appears to be trading as 'The Ritz' and offering banqueting and conference services.
"Our clients cannot allow their trademarks to be used without consent.
"The Ritz Hotel was opened by Cesar Ritz in 1906 and since then its owners have built up a very substantial reputation and goodwill throughout the world."
The wedding venue have decided to run a competition in the local press to suggest a new name for the establishment.
(GK)
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The Ritz Wedding Venue Forced To Change Name
A wedding venue called The Ritz in Northamptonshire is set to alter its name to avoid legal action by the famous London hotel.The venue in Desborough been called the same name since the 1930s, but court action from the hotel will see it implement a name-change agreement.
Kris Malde, Desborough Ritz owner,told the BBC: "I have talked to my legal advisor, who said the costs involved could not be justified.
"I am very sad. The locals are deeply upset and I have had letters sent to me from many people. The public sympathy has been unbelievable."
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Rebranding the wedding venue will cost between £20,000 to £30,000 and Mr Malde received a letter last month from the solicitors representing Ritz owners Ellerman Investments Limited, saying: "Our clients are concerned to discover that you are using the domain name in connection with a business which appears to be trading as 'The Ritz' and offering banqueting and conference services.
"Our clients cannot allow their trademarks to be used without consent.
"The Ritz Hotel was opened by Cesar Ritz in 1906 and since then its owners have built up a very substantial reputation and goodwill throughout the world."
The wedding venue have decided to run a competition in the local press to suggest a new name for the establishment.
(GK)
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