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Date:         Sun, 21 Feb 1999 07:25:04 -0500
Reply-To:     "G. Matthew Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "G. Matthew Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
Subject:      Re: HELP - The Volkswagen Lawyers are after me! - HELP
Comments: To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>

Sorry David-


They are in the right, (and within their rights) to demand you to stop. I
Think they spelled it out pretty clearly, but if it is still murky, check
with any attorney. On the bright side, you can still have a great website,
(we can still have a great news group) without the trademarked names....


G. Matthew Bulley
Minister of Innovation and Efficiency
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Cary, NC     USA
www.bulley-hewlett.com
(888) 468-4880 toll free




-----Original Message-----
From:   David Marshall [SMTP:vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG]
Sent:   Saturday, February 20, 1999 11:26 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        HELP - The Volkswagen Lawyers are after me! - HELP


Help!   =:O
I recieved a register letter in the mail yesterday from the lawyers that
represent Volkswagen of Americia.  Coments and suggestions please - lets
hope that VANAGON.COM isn't next.


**** LETTER AS FOLLOWS ****


SNIP


Dear Mr. Marshall


SNIP VWOA is charged with protecting trademarks associated with those
cars. Our client appreciates your enthusiasm and efforts to share your
experiences regarding Volkswagen products. However, VWOA cannot permit even
enthusiasts to use its trademarks without permission.


Accordingly, when VWOA recently learned that you are using its registered
trademark, the word VOLKSWAGEN, in your domain names, VOLKSWAGEN-ORG and
VOLKSWAGEN.NET        'they asked us to contact you. As you no doubt know,
Volkswagen is a registered trademark owned by our client (see attached
sample registration). Your use of this mark violates the Lanham Act, 15
U.S.C. ?? 11 14, 1125, dilutes the strength of Volkswagen's trademark, and
infringes upon Volkswagen's state and common law trademark rights.


SNIP
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