THE "NEW" NCRS
11-21-2004, 02:14 PM
#41
Originally Posted by LOTAHP
If I had the technology/know-how to post the letter I would so everyone can see who the attorneys are and then everyone can write them back telling them how we feel.
I think you've bit off more than you can chew (pun intended) with this one not so much by making and distributing the stickers, but by openly discussing the origins of the design. You'd have a very weak defense case in court when their lawyer whips out all the posts made on CF (including this one).
You may not like it or agree, but they've got a good case.
Best of luck
11-21-2004, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Scan the letter, send the pic to me, I'll post it.
As for the shirts, damn I want a shirt also. Maybe print them here? those lawyers can't touch me.
As for the shirts, damn I want a shirt also. Maybe print them here? those lawyers can't touch me.
11-21-2004, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EDDIEJ82
Time to fire the presses back up Norm!!!!
Sweats would be cool. Let us know when they'll be ready
Sweats would be cool. Let us know when they'll be ready
It sure sounds that way. Maybe an entire line of clothes, keychains, coffee & beer mugs, etc. Maybe open up a little store next to the NCM. 
11-21-2004, 06:26 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by Fevre
GM sicked it lawyers on anyone using their trademarks not too long ago, a restaunt in my town had to change their name from Chevy's to Chesy's. 
11-21-2004, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Fevre
GM sicked it lawyers on anyone using their trademarks not too long ago, a restaunt in my town had to change their name from Chevy's to Chesy's.
Shoulda changed it to Cheby's.
11-21-2004, 06:30 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by LOTAHP
Those stuffy "Restorers Society" people need to loosen their ties and/or get a life.
seeing that it was a "stuffy NCRS person" that came up with "Not Correctly Restored Stingray" in the first place.
11-21-2004, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MassVette
'Parody' (satire) is a WELL-protected right under the First Amendment- and has been upheld a kajillion times in court.
Tell 'em where to put it, IMHO. They know they're full of sh*t- they're just trying to spook you.
Tell 'em where to put it, IMHO. They know they're full of sh*t- they're just trying to spook you.
Parody.....That's the word I'm looking for. I remember when I was a kid, there were these (baseball type) cards that made fun of all different types of products on the market (example,,, crust/crest toothpaste and many others). You see this done on TV comedy shows all the time. This is not even making fun of something, it is showing another interest.
11-21-2004, 07:22 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by FASGLAS
Hmmmm... I just did a google of NCRS. Seems there are quite a few using the same letter combination.
Really, can letters of the alphabet be copyrighted?
It should be noted that the first two pages of a google search of GM does not return 100% General Motors topics either...
Really, can letters of the alphabet be copyrighted?
It should be noted that the first two pages of a google search of GM does not return 100% General Motors topics either...
Example: Wal-Mart had "Always" service-marked when it was their primary advertising slogan.
11-21-2004, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SharkAttack
Letters and/or acronyms can be legally protected by being filed as a "service mark" (SM). This is similar to a trademark (TM), except the product in question is a word, phrase, term, etc.
11-21-2004, 09:03 PM
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NCRS, North Carolina Redneck Society 
11-21-2004, 09:34 PM
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I think you've bit off more than you can chew (pun intended) with this one not so much by making and distributing the stickers, but by openly discussing the origins of the design. You'd have a very weak defense case in court when their lawyer whips out all the posts made on CF (including this one).
... they've got a good case.
... they've got a good case.
They may not like it, but they've got a lot of people now against them.
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11-21-2004, 09:45 PM
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Sorry to say this, but we are BY FAR in the minority. Most Corvette owners support the "numbers matching" mantra.
(I learned this the HARD way...)
(I learned this the HARD way...)