Use of the brand name in case of a replica

Question

Can I use the name of a famous brand on my website when I indicate that the product is a replica? What restrictions exist in this case?

Answer 1

Probably not, unless the original trademark is no longer in use (e.g. the company producing the original product no longer exists). A trademark particularly prevents the use of the name in a missleading way, and even if you indicate that it is a replica, this may still confuse customers, so it could be considered missleading. This is in particular true if you attempt to compete with the original manufacturer.

If the original product is no longer on the market but the original company still exists, it's probably the best and easiest way to just ask them for permission.

Answer 2

Even producing and marketing the replica is almost certainly not allowed, unless with explicit permission from the original creator. And using their trademark would also require such explicit permission.