The Island's Economic Development Minister says a trademark on the Classic TT has not yet been extended to Europe.
Businesses have to apply for a license to use the TT initials - the rules over payments changed recently after a number of high-profile rows.
In the House of Keys yesterday, Laurence Skelly said the department is looking to expand its trademark for the Classic event.
And he explained why it's not already covered:
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