Victoria Beckham has moved to stop English Second Division club Peterborough from registering its 68-year-old 'Posh' nickname as a trademark. The former Spice Girl alleges her 'Posh Spice' nickname has become globally known and is a well-known trademark.
Geoff Davey, the Peterborough United chief executive, warned that the club faced serious financial implications if it was prevented from using the 'Posh' name on its merchandising. He said that the name is part of the club's history and tradition.
Mr 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."
Peterborough's nickname originates from the 1920s, when a manager from a club which used its London Road ground said he was looking for: "Posh players for a posh team."
Filed by Greg McKevitt
