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VW logo, copyright???? |
dmenche914 |
Apr 7 2005, 11:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
I just noticed, the WCC logo has the VW Porsche emblem in it. I know from a while back VW was going bonkers on use of its trademark VW logo, suing or threatening lawsuits unless users (abusers???) paid up. It hit the VW aftermarket industry hard, real horror stories. Companies that even used photos of real VW cars had to delete the logo's from the photos, clubs also were hit, as were websites.
Maybe they have laid off, maybe thay just haven't noticed. I heard also that Porsche was going after trademark infringement also, but not to the degree that VW has, and we got both logos in the WCC logo! Anyone hear of this being a problem? |
larryp |
Apr 8 2005, 06:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 9-May 03 From: Greenwich CT Member No.: 675 |
If it is not too late, add to whatever materials before printing " 'VW' is a registered trademark of Volkswagen of America"
If the materials are already printed, I would not sweat it. You are not using the logo commercially, which is what sets their teeth on edge. I would be surprised if you even received a nastygram, and if you do BFD, since the use will not recur. But if you are concerned, you can print up a bunch of little labels saying the above and stick them somewhere on the materials already in existence. |
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