IML: Slightly OT -- trademarks

[David Whitney <david.whitney@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill points out Xerox as an excellent example of winning back a "lost"
trademark, but my favorite comes from our beloved Chrysler Corp., which
spent millions and years regaining the intellectual property rights to
"Jeep".

-- David


                                                                                                                                              
                      "Wm. R. Ulman"                                                                                                          
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I may be a purist in some respects, so please forgive me, but
"Posi-Traction", or "Posi-Trac", one of the two, is a registered Trademark
of GM, used on Pontiac Motor Car Division cars starting in '63, I believe.
The MoPar name, also a Registered Trademark, is "Sure-Grip" for the
differential.  Posi is like Kleenex, or Xerox.  Generally accepted as the
dominant generic term used by the population.  Xerox, though, fought back,
hard, and got back control over their brand name in the '80's so they did
not become another "Kleenex".

Best to all in '05!

Bill Ulman
Seattle, WA
'66 Crown Convertible Coupe - Doris Day
WA State plates: FIT4AQN

In answer to someone's question.  No, I am not a Queen.  I'm just a
princess, my mother hasn't died yet.  Thanks for asking though.
      -----Original Message-----
      From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
      [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kenneth
      Napper
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      Subject: Re: IML: Sure-grip rear end

      Hi,I have a posi in mine ,I will craw under and see if there is a
      special code.There is a little steel tag with the gear ratio at the
      top of the case,it should say there.





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