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Re: Infringement of LinkExchange logo Dear Sir: Our company, LinkExchange, is the creator and owner of the LE button logo that appears on the side of all LinkExchange banners. LinkExchange has invested heavily in this logo as a brand identifier for our services and the public has come to recognize the button logo as a symbol of our company and its services. LinkExchange considers the logo as one of its most valuable intellectual property. We are committed to protecting this service mark from misappropriation by others. We have learned recently that the Internet Blink Exchange (http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/2439/blink.htm) is using a blue button logo on the side of all of its banners which is identical in size, shape and design to our company's button logo. Internet Blink Exchange's continued use of a logo which is identical to LinkExchange's logo serves to confuse members of LinkExchange and prospective users of our advertising network by leading them to believe that the services the Internet Blink Exchange is offering are provided by LinkExchange, or to believe that there is a connection between our two companies. Therefore, we must take action to protect our interests, as well as those of the public. LinkExchange views the Internet Blink Exchange's use of its button logo as a very serious violation of its legal rights. This letter is to inform you that such use constitutes service mark infringement and unfair competition, for which LinkExchange could pursue the Internet Blink Exchange. In light of the above, LinkExchange requests that the Internet Blink Exchange immediately cease all further unauthorized use of the LinkExchange button logo. Please confirm in writing that you will comply with this request so that it will not be necessary for us to turn this matter over to our attorneys. LinkExchange welcomes competition, as long as everyone abides by the law. We would appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving your prompt response. Sincerely, Kamden A. Hayashi LinkExchange Legal Department Dear Community Member, Our guidelines have been carefully crafted to promote the free flowing exchange of ideas about your interests, activities, and hobbies, and at the same time maintain standards consistent with the Internet community and the societies of the world at large. We appreciate your support and participation with GeoCities, however, we have received a complaint concerning the use of some material in your site. Please resolve this matter immediately. Please cc: alert@geocities.com in all correspondence. We encourage you to review the guidelines at: http://www.geocities.com/members/info/guidelines.html and our copyright FAQ at: http://www.geocities.com/members/info/copyright.html GeoCities Community Response Team www.geocities.com *********************** Date sent: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 18:54:01 -0800 From: legal@linkexchange.com Subject: Copyright Infringement Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by Kamden Hayashi (legal@linkexchange.com) on Monday, October 27, 1997 at 18:54:00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- neighborhood: SoHo address: 2439 subject: Copyright Infringement violation: I am writing from the LinkExchange(tm) banner advertising network. The following site contains trademarked and copyrighted materials belonging to our company. Specifically, the blue BE button logo near the top of their page and seven of the banners To see a copy of our trademarked button logo, please go to www.linkexchange.com Please contact us for copies of our original banners. We look forward to your response. Sincerely, Kamden Hayashi LinkExchange Legal Department |