TRS is being attacked by Ford Motor Company!

[Martin0660]

that's strange... their website is still up and taking orders

I got an e-mail from them that it would be done at the end of the year. They got caught making / selling unlicensed products.

[Martin0660]

And the final resolution on the ranger site..........

http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=32874

[map351]

This just popped up on Club Cobra.

"A few years ago a 13 year old British girl was sued by Ford for having a site
about Jaguars (the big kitties, not the cars), and Ford wanted her to give up
the site because they said it infringed on their Jaguar trademark."

[mustang50lx]

I sent the idiots a nasty email. Nothing like pushing your last few customers away. What a bunch of retards. I have "mustang" in my email. I hope they don't sue me.

[RUTHLESS]

The big three can’t afford lawyers anyhow. Screw them!! Lol Oh wait that’s not a good idea. They will just fire more people so they can afford them so they can take out the little guys.

I think we should send this to some one in government and ask them if this is how the big three are going to spend the government loans.

[2001GTTT]

The big three can’t afford lawyers anyhow. Screw them!! Lol Oh wait that’s not a good idea. They will just fire more people so they can afford them so they can take out the little guys.

I think we should send this to some one in government and ask them if this is how the big three are going to spend the government loans.

EXCELLENT idea.

[MBH]

I got an e-mail from them that it would be done at the end of the year. They got caught making / selling unlicensed products.

looks like I've got some orders to make, thanks for the heads up!!

[scott5]

that's strange... their website is still up and taking orders

ONce they run out they will be done, i got the email cause im on the newsletter and frequent customer

[RUTHLESS]

I see why they are going after the little guys. The out look on the billions in loans doesnt look to good after reading this. It could take 200 billion!!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/2008121...08599186579000

[2001GTTT]

Heres the response to my email, seems alot like the one they gave TRS huh?


Hello and Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. Without question, Ford enthusiasts are extremely important to us. Their enthusiasm and loyalty are part of our heritage and part of what's going to keep us moving forward.

Recently, there was an item posted stating that Ford was requesting TheRangerStation.com to turn over its URL to Ford and pay $5,000. We'd like the opportunity to share some additional facts that might make a difference in how you think about this situation.

In its communications, TheRangerStation.com stated that Ford was making them change the name of their site and pay $5,000. What was not mentioned was that TheRangerStation.com was selling counterfeit Ford-brand merchandise on the site. As a company, Ford has a responsibility to protect our brand and a responsibility to our licensees. We cannot let something like that pass. (The counterfeit goods have been removed from the website since TheRangerStation.com got the letter from Ford's attorney.)

Please know that Ford takes no joy in pursuing enthusiast sites. Since there are a number of sites out there with Ford vehicles as part of their names or URLs, some people have asked if they should be concerned. Ford has been and continues to be willing to license its trademarks for use by enthusiast groups and enthusiast websites. Requesting a license is done easily by contacting tmgroup@ford.com. To request a license to produce or sell branded merchandise bearing Ford's trademarks, contact branduse@ford.com.

We hope you will share this information with anyone who is concerned. We deeply appreciate our fans’ dedication and enthusiasm and want to be able to work together with all of our supporters to tell the Ford story.

Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company

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cliffnotes: Yes you can use FORD in your site name. Just show us the money.