Dean, If you get this I would;
1. Write a registered letter [requiring proof of delivery and a sig on
delivery] to the sender requesting a notarised copy of the official
appointment of the outfit to their claimed role by their client.
2. Send a copy to the headquarters of their client [RBC?] for similar
notarised confirmation.
3. Hire a trademark attorney for an hour.
--- Tadeusz Malkiewicz <tadeusz.malkiewicz@plusnet.pl> wrote:
> To all of you who are possibly involved in remanufacturing of some
> parts,
> please read the mail posted to Volvo 1800 list. After that, make sure
> you
> follow the link:
>
>
http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/HallOfShame/CyberCops/ContinentalEnterpr
> ises/ContinentalEnterprises.shtml
>
>
> Thanks, tadek
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Dean Koehler
> To: 1800list@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:29:19 PM
> Subject: [1800list] Any lawyers out there?
>
> Those of you that have followed the cottage industry I recently
> embarked on
> regarding restoration decals will find this of interest.
>
> I got a certified letter today from Continental Enterprises of
> Indianapolis,
> IN. Basically a cease and desist on behalf of the Robert Bosch
> Company. I
> reproduced the correct 55 amp alternator tag and offered them on
> eBay,
> selling 15 units at $5 a pop. The letter wants a full accounting of
> my
> activities plus $4750.00. Yes... $4750.00 for their suffering. I'll
> admit to
> not getting permission to use their name - bad. Attempting to make
> the hobby
> a bit better - good. $4750.00 - bad. Any ideas or experience in a
> similar
> situation would be appreciated.
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