Just got off a call with Ford's lawyers, I'm working with them to try and keep this forum domain the same, my business domains will have to go which I'm already working on.
I'll let you guys know more as I do. The idea of combing logos will have to go away as I can't do any retail business within the forum.
They are going to contact a Ford rep and get back with me on the forum licensing.
I've also been given some time on the dates as they wanted it all done by 4/7.
Phew!
Nice people so far, I now understand more about the trademark info which I was unaware of. :)
Great news! Thanks Mike!
Sounds more promising than before, thanks for all your efforts, Mike!
What???? Are you telling us that a lawyer was both reasonable AND nice???? I don't believe it. :)
But, I am really happy this transpired. Thanks for the update Mike.
Will the parts store be in the Vendor area and what about new product announcements ?
Happy to hear the forum will hopfully remain the same .
Quote from: SwampRat on March 26, 2014, 12:56:57 PM
Will the parts store be in the Vendor area and what about new product announcements ?
Happy to hear the forum will remain the same .
I will just be a vendor on the forum like others, there will be some updates to vendor participation on the site soon.
Great news, I think it would make sense for the forum to be allowed as-is. But selling parts under their name, I could see, to some extent, why they don't like you profiting off of their name. Hopefully things keep going well!
Quote from: 4DRHTRD on March 26, 2014, 12:59:14 PM
Quote from: SwampRat on March 26, 2014, 12:56:57 PM
Will the parts store be in the Vendor area and what about new product announcements ?
Happy to hear the forum will remain the same .
I will just be a vendor on the forum like others, there will be some updates to vendor participation on the site soon.
So will vendors will be constrained to their respective areas when soliciting new products?
Cause IMHO, that's the way it should be.
Glad to hear and Good luck!
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on March 26, 2014, 01:15:51 PM
Quote from: 4DRHTRD on March 26, 2014, 12:59:14 PM
Quote from: SwampRat on March 26, 2014, 12:56:57 PM
Will the parts store be in the Vendor area and what about new product announcements ?
Happy to hear the forum will remain the same .
I will just be a vendor on the forum like others, there will be some updates to vendor participation on the site soon.
So will vendors will be constrained to their respective areas when soliciting new products?
Cause IMHO, that's the way it should be.
Yes vendors will pay new info in their forum for all their products.
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Thanks for the update Mike... I know you're busy with this issue on top of everything else.
Figured it was the business aspect... It's great that the forum name apparently stays the same now that it's really catching hold.
Glad that Ford is willing to come to the table with you.
I never liked that green leafy thing (logo) anyway. Easy thing to let go IMO. LOL
Glad to here you are working thru it all. It would have been just as easy to say screw it and shut everything down. This is a very valuable site and would have hated to see it go.
Quote from: Needmoreboost on March 26, 2014, 04:11:39 PM
I never liked that green leafy thing (logo) anyway. Easy thing to let go IMO. LOL
Ditto ...
Quote from: BiGMaC on March 26, 2014, 05:06:46 PM
Me2... Personally that's why I took it off the SHO!
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Nice to here FORD is trying to work with you Yeah, the leafy thing should go. I see the took it off the door decal on the '15 trucks.
Logo is being changed for my parts site, I'm waiting for feedback from the lawyers on this site's logo and domain name etc.
Let us know if we can help, Mike. Thanks again for facing the "gentle" bear :)
It's a pleasant surprise to hear they are working with you.
Apparently someone, or some people (from FMC) are visiting, or watching the site with some degree of interest, in an official capacity.
I guess that can be a mixed blessing. Lol.
Thanks for the continued updates.
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Quote from: 4DRHTRD on March 27, 2014, 11:37:17 AM
Logo is being changed for my parts site, I'm waiting for feedback from the lawyers on this site's logo and domain name etc.
way to go Mike. Ford NO BUY OUT, NOW DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THE LITTLE GUYS!!!!!
They had no idea about the site at all, they did say that forums are allowed licensing, for profit sites are not.
That does make some degree of sense.
Quote from: 4DRHTRD on March 27, 2014, 12:02:28 PM
They had no idea about the site at all, they did say that forums are allowed licensing, for profit sites are not.
Thanks for the update Mike...
...interesting that FMC seemed unaware of the forum, just the store... makes you wonder what info they are trolling for on the internet.... perhaps it's in the internal communications. At least they sound reasonable.
My big (no pun intended) question now is: What is the charge to license a forum for use of FMC's protected words/logos?