BECKHAM V PETERBOROUGH

Last updated : 06 November 2002 By Editor
From the Guardian

Victoria Beckham is opposing Peterborough United's attempt to register their 68-year-old "Posh" nickname as a trademark.

The pop star, who was nicknamed "Posh Spice" during her time with The Spice Girls, alleges her nickname has become globally renowned and is a well-known trademark, according to Davey.

He warned that the club faced serious financial implications if they were prevented from using the "Posh" name on merchandising.

Davey said: "I was absolutely stunned when I got the letter yesterday. One reason was that our claim to the use of the name 'Posh' should be challenged.

"The second reason was that someone as big as Victoria Beckham would want to raise this particular challenge.

He added: "There have been a number of hits from football fans, not just Peterborough but nationwide, coming out in support of Peterborough United's case.

"The name is part of the club's history and tradition. They are trying to stop Peterborough United using the name, 'Posh' or 'The Posh'.

According to the Peterborough United official website the nickname has
been with the club since their inception in 1934. But its origins are a decade earlier, when a manager from a club which used Peterborough's London Road ground proclaimed he was looking for: "Posh players for a posh team".

How long until someone takes City to court because they want to trademark 'Shite'?