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Sent that guy selling t-shirts a PM. (his thread was just deleted, he was selling t-shirts with the VW logo on them, and he wasn't a sponsor here on the forums)
Originally Posted by MrSavvy
CEASE AND DESIST DEMAND
Pursuant to Title 17 of the United States Code
February 20, 2011
Dear Mr. "808wolfsburg":
This law firm represents Volkswagen of America. If you are represented by legal counsel, please direct this letter to your attorney immediately and have your attorney notify us of such representation.
We are writing to notify you that your unlawful copying of Volkswagen of America's logo infringes upon our client’s exclusive copyrights. Accordingly, you are hereby directed to
CEASE AND DESIST ALL COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.
Volkswagen of America is the owner of a copyright in various aspects of Volkswagen of America's logo. Under United States copyright law, Volkswagen of America’s copyrights have been in effect since the date that Volkswagen of America's logo was created. All copyrightable aspects of Volkswagen of America's logo are copyrighted under United States copyright law.
It has come to our attention that you have been copying Volkswagen of America's logo. We have copies of your unlawful copies to preserve as evidence. Your actions constitute copyright infringement in violation of United States copyright laws. Under 17 U.S.C. 504, the consequences of copyright infringement include statutory damages of between $750 and $30,000 per work, at the discretion of the court, and damages of up to $150,000 per work for willful infringement. If you continue to engage in copyright infringement after receiving this letter, your actions will be evidence of “willful infringement.”
We demand that you immediately (A) cease and desist your unlawful copying of Volkswagen of America's logo and (B) provide us with prompt written assurance within ten (10) days that you will cease and desist from further infringement of Volkswagen of America’s copyrighted works.
If you do not comply with this cease and desist demand within this time period, Volkswagen of America is entitled to use your failure to comply as evidence of “willful infringement” and seek monetary damages and equitable relief for your copyright infringement. In the event you fail to meet this demand, please be advised that Volkswagen of America has asked us to communicate to you that it will contemplate pursuing all available legal remedies, including seeking monetary damages, injunctive relief, and an order that you pay court costs and attorney’s fees. Your liability and exposure under such legal action could be considerable.
Before taking these steps, however, my client wished to give you one opportunity to discontinue your illegal conduct by complying with this demand within ten (10) days. Accordingly, please sign and return the attached Agreement within ten (10) days to
Baker & McKenzie
300 East Randolph Street, Suite 5000
Chicago, Illinois 60601
If you or your attorney have any questions, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Kingsley, III
His reply:
Originally Posted by 808wolfsburg
sorry i was unaware of this at all i have removed all designs and work. I will stop immediately.
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