Court Decision: Aviodome Must Continue As "Amsterdome"

TeKa Group's new event location will open on November 30 under a different name. The court made this decision on Monday following a summary proceeding initiated by Libema. Teká Group can use the term "Aviodome" only to tell the story of the iconic dome. In addition, TeKa Groep must stop using the Aviodome name for the company in order to exploit it in the umbrella, its websites and its social media accounts. The new name was immediately announced: "Amsterdome".

The reason for the lawsuit was a dispute between the TeKa group and Libema about the use of the name Aviodome, the iconic dome that remained at Schiphol Airport for many years. National Museum of Aviation. In 2003, the dome became too small for the museum and the aircraft collection was transferred to Lelystad. The museum is there – without a dome – under a different name: Aviodrome. The dome was barely saved from the demolition and was rebuilt as a venue by the TeKa group. Libema thinks that the name "Aviodome" belongs to the museum, even if he does not use it himself anymore. The TeKa group is of the opinion that the name belongs to the dome and to the story that she wants to tell. "How then do you explain that Aviodome was rebuilt without using the forbidden word?", Is asked Timo Kruft out loud before the trial. "In our opinion, an artificial situation arises, because in the heads of people, this area remains the Aviodome.Hundreds of thousands of Dutch have walked in this dome.The Aviodome is etched in our collective memory. If you are no longer allowed to use this name, you put a line in the history, so to speak.We find this incomprehensible. "

Court of Appeal

The court is that the Aviodome brand name is too similar to Aviodrome. According to the court, this could lead to confusion for parties wishing to book a commercial event: "This means that the eligible public, in this case the parties wishing to organize a (commercial) event, can create confusion between the two companies. at least there is the impression that there is a connection between them, given the fact that both companies provide similar services. "

The court responds to TeKa Groep's desire use the term "Aviodome" to describe the story, and thus the history of the circular-shaped dome to tell its visitors. "We are pleased that the judge recognizes that it is important to be able to tell the story of this iconic dome," said Timo Kruft in a press release. "Fortunately, we have received many suggestions for a new name following our competition, we have decided to rename the dome in Amsterdome, we will implement this new name as soon as possible and we are confident that Amsterdome will become a strong mark in the years to come. "

First place of a circular event

The reconstruction of the Amsterdome is a first for the Netherlands. Never before has a building of this size been demolished and rebuilt. Reuse is also the norm in the dome. For example, the bars were made from the shipping containers in which the dome was stored and the chairs were made from recycled plastic and old refrigerators. This makes the place the first circular event venue in the Netherlands.

Official Opening and Open House

On Friday, November 30, the new venue of the event will be held, which will host fairs, conferences and events. A day later, any curious person can watch between 11:00 and 15:00 in the dome located on the A5 motorway in Amsterdam West. Amsterdome includes a large hall (up to 1,000 people), 16 flexible subspaces to divide, a fire pit and a balustrade offering spectacular views of the interior of the dome.

For a long time, the largest dome in the world

. is a geodesic dome, an invention of the American Richard Buckminster Fuller. When it was built in 1969, it was the first geodesic dome in Europe and the largest dome in the world, with a height of 24 meters and a free span of 60 meters. The historic dome has been rebuilt with original materials, but has been enhanced to provide future conference visitors with comfort and optimal acoustics.