On Jan 15, 8:53=A0pm, LSx-Australia wrote:
> Oh yes in America.
> Talk about just plain nuts.
>
> http://www.boingboing.net/2008/01/13/ford-car-owners-are.html
>
> Ford: Car owners are pirates if they distribute pictures of their own cars=
> Posted by Cory Doctorow, January 13, 2008 10:11 PM | permalink
> Josh sez, "The folks at BMC (Black Mustang Club) automotive forum wanted
> to put together a calendar featuring members' cars, and print it through
> CafePress. Photos were submitted, the layout was set, and... CafePress
> notifies the site admin that pictures of Ford cars cannot be printed. Not
> just Ford logos, not just Mustang logos, the car -as a whole- is a Ford
> trademark and its image can't be reproduced without permission. So even
> though Ford has a lineup of enthusiasts who want to show off their Ford
> cars, the company is bent on alienating them. 'Them' being some of the
> most loyal owners and future buyers that they have. Or rather, that they
> had, because many have decided that they will not be doing business with
> Ford again if this matter isn't resolved."
>
> =A0 =A0 I got some more info from the folks at cafepress and according to
> them, a law firm representing Ford contacted them saying that our
> calendar pics (and our club's event logos - anything with one of our cars
> in it) infringes on Ford's trademarks which include the use of images of
> THEIR vehicles. Also, Ford claims that all the images, logos and designs
> OUR graphics team made for the BMC events using Danni are theirs as well.
> Funny, I thought Danni's title had my name on it ... and I thought you
> guys owned your cars ... and, well ... I'm not even going to get into how
> wrong and unfair I feel this whole thing is as I'd be typing for hours,
> but I wholeheartedly echo everything you guys have been saying all
> afternoon. I'm not letting this go un-addressed and I'll keep you guys
> posted as I get to work on this.
>
> =A0 =A0 I'm sorry, but at this point we will not be producing the 2008 BMC=
> Calendar, featuring our 2007 Members of the Month, solely due to Ford
> Motor Company's claim that THEY own all rights to the photos YOU take of
> YOUR car. I hope to resolve this soon, and be able to provide the
> calendar and other BMC merchandise that you guys want and deserve! This
> thread will remain open for you to comment however you wish, and I'll
> update it as needed.
>
> --
> Regards
> Dan
I doubt this is the case in Australia |