Coochas.com being asked to shut down
10-11-2010, 03:01 PM
#76
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Well, I've always heard the stories about people being threatened by Porsche for infiringement, and now I'm one of those people.
Porsche sent me a polite but demanding letter today stating that my Coochas logo is an infringement of trademark and more importantly that they want me to remove my vintage brochure collection from the website. I understand that my logo could upset them, although let's be serious, it's pretty funny!
Removing my brochure collection is very distressing to me.
Porsche sent me a polite but demanding letter today stating that my Coochas logo is an infringement of trademark and more importantly that they want me to remove my vintage brochure collection from the website. I understand that my logo could upset them, although let's be serious, it's pretty funny!
Removing my brochure collection is very distressing to me.
Brochures are definitely their intel. property, i am not sure if you can win this fight with their lawyers. Sad story.
10-11-2010, 03:43 PM
#77
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Dave you have been a great influence not only to myself but to everyone here over the years. Your pics and videos assisted me in designing my Turbo. When ever I was stuck on an answer I would check your site out first then do searches if I couldn't find the answer. Somehow I do not know how you found the time, but I'm glad you did. I hope there is a nice resolution for you regarding this matter.
Jay
Jay
10-11-2010, 09:55 PM
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Don't really know you but you have my support on this issue.
I understand PCNA needs to enforce the copyright but I hope they will see the light and grant you a license to use. Nothing better than enthusiasts for advertising.
FM
I understand PCNA needs to enforce the copyright but I hope they will see the light and grant you a license to use. Nothing better than enthusiasts for advertising.
FM
10-12-2010, 02:23 AM
#79
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It thus seems to be selective or eventual, and it looks like Coochas got sucked in. Good luck!
pete
10-12-2010, 09:09 PM
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THANK YOU ALL for the comments.
I've been up at NHMS with PCA for the past few days which was a wonderful event. Once again, two children approached me and told me that the Pawxster with its Coochas logo was their "favorite car" at the event.
I also spent some time talking with John D at the event who had some good advice as well.
I will be contacting PCNA in the next week or so and hopefully they will understand what's going on with the brochures and grant me an exemption or permission to continue my efforts to share 'their' history with my fellow enthusiasts.
Thank you all again, with the exception of BooLala's comment which I am not understanding.
I've been up at NHMS with PCA for the past few days which was a wonderful event. Once again, two children approached me and told me that the Pawxster with its Coochas logo was their "favorite car" at the event.
I also spent some time talking with John D at the event who had some good advice as well.
I will be contacting PCNA in the next week or so and hopefully they will understand what's going on with the brochures and grant me an exemption or permission to continue my efforts to share 'their' history with my fellow enthusiasts.
Thank you all again, with the exception of BooLala's comment which I am not understanding.
10-12-2010, 10:31 PM
#81
Three Wheelin'
THANK YOU ALL for the comments.
I've been up at NHMS with PCA for the past few days which was a wonderful event. Once again, two children approached me and told me that the Pawxster with its Coochas logo was their "favorite car" at the event.
I also spent some time talking with John D at the event who had some good advice as well.
I will be contacting PCNA in the next week or so and hopefully they will understand what's going on with the brochures and grant me an exemption or permission to continue my efforts to share 'their' history with my fellow enthusiasts.
Thank you all again, with the exception of BooLala's comment which I am not understanding.
I've been up at NHMS with PCA for the past few days which was a wonderful event. Once again, two children approached me and told me that the Pawxster with its Coochas logo was their "favorite car" at the event.
I also spent some time talking with John D at the event who had some good advice as well.
I will be contacting PCNA in the next week or so and hopefully they will understand what's going on with the brochures and grant me an exemption or permission to continue my efforts to share 'their' history with my fellow enthusiasts.
Thank you all again, with the exception of BooLala's comment which I am not understanding.
10-13-2010, 07:17 AM
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THANK YOU ALL for the comments.
I've been up at NHMS with PCA for the past few days which was a wonderful event. Once again, two children approached me and told me that the Pawxster with its Coochas logo was their "favorite car" at the event.
I also spent some time talking with John D at the event who had some good advice as well.
I will be contacting PCNA in the next week or so and hopefully they will understand what's going on with the brochures and grant me an exemption or permission to continue my efforts to share 'their' history with my fellow enthusiasts.
Thank you all again, with the exception of BooLala's comment which I am not understanding.
I've been up at NHMS with PCA for the past few days which was a wonderful event. Once again, two children approached me and told me that the Pawxster with its Coochas logo was their "favorite car" at the event.
I also spent some time talking with John D at the event who had some good advice as well.
I will be contacting PCNA in the next week or so and hopefully they will understand what's going on with the brochures and grant me an exemption or permission to continue my efforts to share 'their' history with my fellow enthusiasts.
Thank you all again, with the exception of BooLala's comment which I am not understanding.
Be careful what you say to them because remember as they say "anything you say can be used in a court of law"
. No reason to invite trouble upon yourself.What I dont understand is the fuss about the brochures. Tons of this stuff is all over the web. They are OLD brochures. There are other web sites that have brochures but factory manuals, ordering guides and more all over them.
Companies that have 1/2 a brain realize that enthusiasts web site bring good FREE publicity. FREE is always good. Its not like you were slandering their name or their products.
Good luck.
PS. I loved your yellow Porsche particularly the shot of it on the country road with the leaves.
