Rob:
Sent off a bank draft for $50US to STOA the other day. Please let us
know (on the Alpine list) how things are going and whether more funds
are needed. Have the various clubs been contacted for donations, (since
this is something one of us could do)?
Ron Tebo
Rob Guerra wrote:
> Ron
>
> I'll make this quick as I need to get checked out of my hotel. We
> have a lawyer, we are filing on behalf of the Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger
> Community. I haven't forwarded to the list because I have been too
> busy with just getting the Tiger people in line.
>
> Most donations have been between 50 and $100.00.
>
> please call me 510-918-9217 and I can fill you in more
>
>
>
> At 06:19 AM 7/19/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>
>> Rob:
>>
>> Do you have any suggested amount for donations, and is there any
>> reason why you have not forwarded to the Alpine lists?
>>
>> Ron Tebo
>>
>> Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 22:26:13 -0700
>> From: Rob Guerra <tiger351w@comcast.net>
>> Subject: Trademark Opposition and Filing
>>
>> I have done a considerable amount of legwork on the subject now and I
>> seem
>> to be the point man on this battle along with Rick @ SS.
>>
>> Here is the latest:
>>
>> 1. Yes, most of the clubs and parts sellers have some claim to
>> common law
>> use, however, that doesn't keep an attorney from filing cease and desist
>> letters or other claims.
>>
>> 2. Rick and I are going to file an official "opposition" to the
>> trademark
>> request for both Sunbeam Tiger and Sunbeam Alpine
>>
>> 3. I have spoken with several attorneys, and several who specialize in
>> Trademark Law. We have come to the conclusion that we are going to
>> secure
>> legal counsel in order to properly file the opposition and other
>> documents. We want to get this right the first time. I have had several
>> phone conversations with one Trademark specialist and we have had our
>> first
>> meeting with him today.
>>
>> 4. I hated to have to ask this but we are going to need the financial
>> support of the entire Tiger Community in order to pay the legal fees. I
>> know that many of you volunteered and any donation will help.
>>
>> You can send money to
>>
>> STOA
>> 893 Sycamore Road
>> Pleasanton Ca 94566
>>
>> or paypal stoa@comcast.net
>>
>> please make a note it is for legal or trademark etc. We will keep
>> records
>> of all donations in case there turns out to be any surplus.
>>
>>
>> Rob
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