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Re: Use of trademarks.. is www.legoaftermarket.com legal?
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lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.theory
Date: 
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 22:50:10 GMT
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In lugnet.market.brickshops, Alfred Speredelozzi writes:
Is www.legoaftermarket.com legal?

I think it is.  At least in the region of the 7th circuit court of
appeals in the U.S.

Let me throw in that using "LEGO" in the URL of any site not owned or
operated by The LEGO Company is a violation of the Fair Play Policy
(http://www.lego.com/eng/info/fairplay.asp).

We don't allow the use of our trademark in any form or fashion in the URL
because the URL implies that the site is owned by us. And of course this
isn't always the case!

Jake

---
Jake McKee
Senior Producer
LEGO Direct



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: Use of trademarks.. is www.legoaftermarket.com legal?
 
First, thank you, Jake, for giving a reply. It is this willingness to engage in discussion that sets the Lego company apart from the rest. Also, I would suggest to everyone, that following the fair play policy is a good idea. Why? Even if my claim (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-02, to lugnet.market.theory)
  Re: Use of trademarks.. is www.legoaftermarket.com legal?
 
(...) It looks like LEGO attorneys have finally decided to go after Brian Styles: (URL) (21 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.theory)

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  Use of trademarks.. is www.legoaftermarket.com legal?
 
Is www.legoaftermarket.com legal? I think it is. At least in the region of the 7th circuit court of appeals in the U.S. This case is an interesting read for anyone selling Lego toys. It is a case brought by Ty (Beanie Babies) against a website owner (...) (22 years ago, 9-Oct-02, to lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.theory)  

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