Date:         Fri, 5 Feb 1999 14:08:36 -0500
Reply-To:     "Philip B. Kerr" <pbkerr@TRYTEL.COM>
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From:         "Philip B. Kerr" <pbkerr@TRYTEL.COM>
Organization: Law Office of Philip B. Kerr
Subject:      Re: Web site imagery[was Re: NEW WEB SITE-copyright]
Comments: To: Doug Jones <duge4wd@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
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Doug Jones wrote:

> So, where does this conversation leave us concerning the use of trademark
> images? Such as the multiple versions and derivations of the VW emblem that
> are used on thousands and thousands of web pages. Or how about other forms
> of graphic art commissioned by the VW corporation, for use in their
> advertisements (as far back as the fifties), and now also on the
> aforementioned web pages.
>
> Are these all trademark or copyright violations that are waiting to be
> sniffed out by VW lawyers?
>
> Some people may think this whole thing is off-topic; but, how many of us
> have web pages (personal or business) with one or more of the above
> mentioned images on it? Do any of you have explicit permission to use these
> images from VW, VW of America, or the artists?
>
> I'm curious b/c I'm writing a web page now, and I don't want to set myself
> up for trouble down the road. While it seems harmless now b/c some many
> people just use these images, are they really breaking the law? Do they have
> to worry about this?
>
> TIA,
> Doug Jones

--
Doug:

Reproduction, or use of the VW emblem in Canada, without the permission of VW,
would violate both the trademark and copyright rights of VW.


Philip B. Kerr

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