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SnikPlosskin
10-22-2011, 8:38pm
WTF?

OccupyMARINES (http://occupymarines.org/)

This douche bag is appropriating the Marines brand to line his pockets.

Thus, my email to the Marines.

To whom it may concern,

I'm reporting this apparent trademark infringement in the interest of protecting the reputation and integrity of the Marines.

This web site OccupyMARINES (http://occupymarines.org/) is clearly attempting to use the name and symbol of the Marines in an effort to mislead people into believing that it is endorsed or supported by the greatest armed force in the world.

As a marketing professional and patriot, I believe that a reasonable person would be misled and that a perceived alignment with the Wall Street protesters does not represent the Marines brand appropriately.

If you are not the right person to handle this issue, please forward this email to the appropriate person.

Thank you for your service.

Semper Fi.
snide
10-22-2011, 9:05pm
Which email address did you send it to? [email protected]?
SnikPlosskin
10-22-2011, 9:18pm
Which email address did you send it to? [email protected]?

Not sure if its the right addresses - it's the PR folks at HQ

[email protected]
[email protected]

On Monday I'm going to call my contacts in the Army to see if they can help me figure out how to reach the people in legal.

I know they will shut this idiot down. They take their brand seriously. And they should.
snide
10-22-2011, 9:19pm
I know they will shut this idiot down. They take their brand seriously. And they should.

Agreed.
SnikPlosskin
10-22-2011, 9:23pm
Agreed.

According to The Examiner:

The United States Marine Corps has filed a DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) notice against several Second Life residents who were recreating artifacts and uniforms bearing the USMC logo.

Unlike prior DMCA's Linden Lab has enforced, there was no advance notification to the SL residents involved. And, the involuntary removal of these items appeared to only be from the SL Marketplace. Residents were contacted by letter notifying them of the action after it was carried out.
Y2Kvert4me
10-22-2011, 9:28pm
This would be the best one to notify:

[email protected]

However, as a 501(c) nonprofit, that site's logo usage will not be viewed as commercial, the trademark/licensing division ultimately has the final say in how/where the logo can be used.

USMC Trademark Licensing Program (http://www.marines.mil/unit/divpa/tmlo/Pages/welcome.aspx)

:cert:
Sea Six
10-22-2011, 9:57pm
I see a well-deserved ass-kicking in the future.
PLRX
10-22-2011, 11:39pm
That got to be a few ass holes trying to make money by pocketing donations. There are already hundreds of programs to help wounded warriors etc. This one looks very flakey.
OddBall
10-23-2011, 6:44am
firing squad
SnikPlosskin
10-23-2011, 9:00am
This would be the best one to notify:

[email protected]

However, as a 501(c) nonprofit, that site's logo usage will not be viewed as commercial, the trademark/licensing division ultimately has the final say in how/where the logo can be used.

USMC Trademark Licensing Program (http://www.marines.mil/unit/divpa/tmlo/Pages/welcome.aspx)

:cert:

Great! Thanks. That guy isn't a non-profit yet. In fact, it can take 6-8 months to get the gov cert after filing.

And I'm doubting this idiot will ever do it anyway.

email sent.
SnikPlosskin
10-25-2011, 12:53pm
Update: got an email from Marines telling me I found the right person. My spideysense says a cease and desist letter will be sent shortly. :hurray:
Joecooool
10-25-2011, 1:08pm
Should probably report these assholes too then...

God Loves Marines (http://www.godlovesmarines.com/)

Marine4Christ (http://www.marine4christ.com/)
Joecooool
10-25-2011, 1:13pm
OH please. :rolleyes:

STFU w/your anti-Christianity/anti-God garbage commie.So you think its OK to use the USMC logo ONLY when you agree with the message.

Thought so.

Oh, and this belongs in PR&C.

I now return you to your right wing circle jerk. Continue....