Santiago City appear unfazed by Man City's cease and desist warning

Santiago City appear to be unfazed by the legal action taken by Manchester City over their strikingly similar club crests as they posted pictures of their pre-season training with the badge in full view.

As Sportsmail reported on Wednesday, the Premier League champions issued a cease and desist warning to the Chilean third division club over major similarities between the clubs' crests.

Santiago City, who have yet to play a professional game, are accused of confusing the public with marketing that suggests they are part of the City Football Group (CFG).

The Premier League champions delivered a nine-page document to the minnows on January 31 through Chilean lawyers Sargent & Krahn, who specialise in intellectual property.

The Santiago City badge heavily resembles City's, who alleged an 'unauthorised use of trademark and characteristic design'.

Their lawyers also referenced a press release by the newly-formed club that 'specifically mentioned' that their name was 'adopted in a direct attempt to imitate Man City and other teams' in the group.

But Santiago City did not look fussed by the legal proceedings and continued to go about their pre-season schedule with the crest in clear view.

The club's social media channels posted a series of pictures of the squad working out in training kit emblazoned with the contentious badge to their 1,700 followers.

City insisted in their legal letter that no Chilean side had been added to their CFG roster, something recognised by Santiago's lawyer.

The CFG stable have teams in Melbourne, Montevideo, New York City, Mumbai and Troyes among others.

Trademark infringements are not uncommon in football and City have fought others in the past.

A post in January appeared with a graphic akin to those used by CFG teams.

Santiago's lawyer told El Deportivo that the club are seeking an amicable resolution to the dispute.