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Date:         Thu, 24 May 2001 17:05:45 -0700
Reply-To:     steve@SYNCRO.ORG
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
Subject:      Re: List Sticker and Hat lawsuit
Comments: To: Mark Sheflo <skjeflo@HOME.COM>
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Actually, that's not true. They have to take action against known violators or they eventually lose their rights, basically. That's trademark law. This cost is nothing compared to the costs of not having trademark protections at all. But there can be overzealous prosecution and even harassment, and this can be precipitated by the economic self-interest of the firm hired as the guard dog. Funny, but there was a joke about the attorneys out shutting down enthusiast websites on Market Place (NPR) last week. Bottom feeders!

Mark Sheflo wrote: > > Apologies to HKS and SS. > > This is all about laywers making work for themselves. The client (VW) wants > a return on their investment. So we have the laywers providing a > justification for their continued employment. > > Just my opinion... > > Mark > 82 Westy


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