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Re: copyright issues Re: [OM] hans' oly/zuiko tshirt on esif

Subject: Re: copyright issues Re: [OM] hans' oly/zuiko tshirt on esif
From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2000 12:38:31 EDT
wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> Most likely, Oly is 
>  glad for the attention, doesn't care about the TM, or both. On the 
>  other hand, Oly may be waiting for Hans to get rich enough off of his 
>  web site to make it worth thier time to sue him, which is commonly 
>  done. Then again, I know of stories relating to some companies, most 
>  notably Porsche, that continue to be extremely vigilant and 
>  uncompromising in protecting thier marks.

1.-*Generally*, in the U.S., a company may lose some of its rights to sue if 
they never pursue copyright infringement. IOW, it would be difficult to 
prevail in a suit if it can be shown that they haven't cared for the past 20 
years. That's one reason companies like to have a reputation of pursuing 
"violations".
#2.- Also- they can't just all of a sudden lay a lawsuit on Hans or anyone 
else without first contacting that person and advising them of their 
infringement and the company's intent to sue if the practice is not stopped. 
#3.- If Hans is not profiting they surely don't care and are glad for the 
attention and free advertising, and they may even be limited in their ability 
to pursue a suit if there's no one profiting.

Best,
George S.

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