Sure doesn't look like a Tesla could be confused for Ford's classic working man's car. Actually Tesla's Roadster is shown since the Model E - if that is what it is finally called - isn't in production yet. That hasn't stopped the trademark for its upcoming vehicle from being the subject of controversy however ...
As previously reported, Tesla seems to have a problem picking names that aren't already used by others or aren't similar to other marks used a long time ago (talking about you, Model T). Tesla is similar to Apple in this regard which unveiled its iPhone a few years back without having clear title to the mark over Cisco, its owner at the time.
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