http://www.cafepress.com/artemiszuna/610028 <http://www.cafepress.com/artemiszuna/610028> The new GOVERNMENT MOTORS is apparently threatened by my use of MY photograph of MY 38 year old truck on shirts and coffee cups because it contains free advertising for their bankrupt company.
They used to have a "cult" following for some of their products but they have chosen to follow the example of the music industry and piss on their loyal customers and fans. So much for that now-obsolete phrase "As American as Apple Pie and Chev####t". Welcome to the new Amerika. GM sucks, and that is why it is bankrupt. Notice of IP Violation Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:18 PM From: "Lindsay Moore" <les...@...> Cc: "Trademark" <tradem...@...> Dear Shopkeeper, Thank you for using CafePress.com <http://cafepress.com/> ! In accordance with our Intellectual Property Rights Policy <http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/iprights.aspx> , Emily S. Adelman on behalf of General Motors provided us with a notice stating that your use of "GM". "Chevrolet", "Buick", "Chevy", "Corvette", "GMC", "Oldsmobile", "Pontiac". "Cadillac", Hummer", and/or the use of GM's numerous emblems and logos infringes upon their intellectual property rights (copyright/trademark/trade dress). Please click here <http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/law.aspx> for more information about intellectual property. Accordingly, we have set the content that is alleged to infringe the rights of the third party to "pending status" which disables said content from being displayed in your shop or purchased by the public. We realize that you may be a dedicated fan who is attempting to express such through your artwork. Feel free to contact General Motors directly if you have any concerns. Please find the contact information for General Motors' attorney below. Emily S. Adelman Brooks Kushman P.C. 1000 Town Center, 22nd Floor Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 358-4400 phone (248) 358-3351 fax eadel...@... <http://us.mc533.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=eadel...@brookskushman.com\ > We apologize for any inconvenience that our actions may cause you. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Lindsay Moore Content Usage Associate (650) 655-3047 lmo...@... <http://us.mc533.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=lmo...@cafepress.com> CafePress.com www.cafepress.com <http://www.cafepress.com/> Disclaimer: The information contained in this email is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. CafePress.com is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney. If you require legal advice, please consult an attorney who is authorized to practice law in your jurisdiction
