Legal question on lettering Motion Performance on my car

[groucho]

My 64 Vette is built according to my memory of my daydreams as a youth. A blue fastback Vette with blue tinted windows and the nose kicked up a bit. I daydreamt this car 1000 times in the 60's when I was 10-14 yrs old (and probly way beyond). This is my fantasy car. So, I was thinking about adding some lettering. I grew up near, and am a huge fan of Motion Performance. So, I was thinking about putting that on the fenders. Legal thoughts? Thanks

[Spaceman Spiff]

Contact the man himself, Joel Rosen.

[Spaceman Spiff]

http://officialbaldwinmotion.com/contact.htm

[TC]

It's better to not ask for permission and just ask for forgiveness later...... Just do it, if they don't like it you'll get a nice letter form a Lawyer asking you to remove it........

[Loren]

If you ever use the car for any commercial purpose, you would likely start by getting a cease-and-desist. No big deal...you just remove it. If you made any money, they'll want it from you (and probably then some).

As a total private guy...not looking for financial gain...you could probably do it.

However, there will be morality/credibility issues, if the car never had anything to do with Motion. That is of-course your business, but think about it.

I think I still have a 3" round Motion sticker from mid '70s...I wish I could tell you I had two. That would look good in the rr window corner.

[Monk]

Would this be any different than all the Yenko clones?.....with the exception maybe
they're not in business.

[groucho]

Would this be any different than all the Yenko clones?.....with the exception maybe
they're not in business.

Good point. And many of those ARE built for capital gains

[groucho]

If you ever use the car for any commercial purpose, you would likely start by getting a cease-and-desist. No big deal...you just remove it. If you made any money, they'll want it from you (and probably then some).

As a total private guy...not looking for financial gain...you could probably do it.

However, there will be morality/credibility issues, if the car never had anything to do with Motion. That is of-course your business, but think about it.

I think I still have a 3" round Motion sticker from mid '70s...I wish I could tell you I had two. That would look good in the rr window corner.

I understand the morality issues. But, like I said it's my fantasy car. Something that's been in my head since a child. I wouldn't use the lettering for financial gain, so what you say makes good sense. I also have thought of "Crossroads Chevrolet". The name of a local dealer that I got a lot of parts from in the 70's. But I'm a big fan of Motion. I got a free catolog from them in 68 at a car show in New York when I was 13. Great stuff.

[Gary 351C]

If these guys haven't been sued then I think your safe.

[Grumpy]

If these guys haven't been sued then I think your safe.

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OMG, where did you come up with that, I've got tears in my eyes!

[Monk]

If these guys haven't been sued then I think your safe.

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Geezus........that's funny!

[groucho]

if these guys haven't been sued then i think your safe.

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lmao

[68scott385]

If these guys haven't been sued then I think your safe.

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that's just so wrong on in so many levels

[SuperBuickGuy]

Hopefully there's a huge difference between what they could do and what they will do. Legally speaking, using a trademark, whether or not it's for gain or not, subjects you to the possibility of a lawsuit.

TC - not good advice, trust me on that. There is no law that says you have to send a cease and desist letter.

[cerollins]

If these guys haven't been sued then I think your safe.

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This is to funny had to stop and say. Just do it and dont worrie about it.