Fw: [DML] Re: logos & copyrights

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

More interesting info.
Chris P

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 3:11 AM
Subject: RE: [DML] Re: logos & copyrights


> I don't know of a "DMC-12" logo. DMC-12 did have had a trademark
> because it was a model designator, but have never seen a logo that is
> "DMC-12" The trademark on DMC-12 ran out in 1985, and has not been
> re-registered.
>
> The only 2 logos I know of related to the DeLorean are the "DMC", like
> on the front grille and the "DeLorean" in the DeLorean style fonts as
> seen on the rear bumper and 82/83 hoods (the stick on emblem on the left
> side).
>
>
> The DMC logo was officially registered THIS YEAR 9/25/2001 by Houston.
> This also ran out in 1985, so was unregistered from 1985 until this
> year. Odd thing is, the actual logos are NOT exactly the same. Not
> sure what a lawyer would say about it, but the DMC logo from the early
> 80's may not be covered by Houston's registration. I don't know if the
> laws actually cover the letters "DMC", or just the logo design.
>
> The "DeLorean" logo has been applied for, but is still pending. It
> would seem JZD is trying to register it with his new company. He also
> tried (and failed) to register "BUSHEIDO" (recently). Maybe this was a
> possible model name for his new car, but it was denied.
>
>
> Of other interest:
>
> "CONCOURS DELOREAN" is also now available. DeLorean One started to
> register this in 1988, but did not complete the registration.
>
> The DeLorean Owners Association is registered.. No big surprise here,
> but the attorney of record happens to be the same one who did the
> registration for DeLorean One. :)
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CBL302@xxxx [mailto:CBL302@xxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 1:31 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: logos & copyrights
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Marc A. Levy" <malevy@xxxx> wrote:
> > Houston does not own the "DeLorean" logo, they only own "DMC" logo.
>
> Soo...What about the more important "DMC-12" Logo who owns that? Is
> that one up for grabs?
>
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