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VW and the 'Beetle' trademark.......

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:15 pm
by mab01uk
Like BMW previously with classic 'Mini' related trademarks, now Volkswagen AG, of Wolfsburg, Germany, has asserted its right to the trademark ‘Beetle’ and is serving notice on many of the classic Beetle companies using their trademarks:
http://www.justkampers.com/vw-letter.pdf

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=746686

Re: VW and the 'Beetle' trademark.......

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:32 pm
by Smiffy
How many of 617 are left, maybe it's time to recall 'em..... :lol:

Re: VW and the 'Beetle' trademark.......

Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:06 am
by guru_1071
at the end of the day, its their trademark and if people are using it without authorisation (or not paying a licencing fee) them they have every right to assert their claim to it.

now, who would like to buy a bottle of my nice home made coca-cola? :lol: :lol: