Actually, that's not true.  They have to take action
against known violators or they eventually lose their
rights, basically. That's trademark law.  This cost is
nothing compared to the costs of not having trademark
protections at all.  But there can be overzealous
prosecution and even harassment, and this can be
precipitated by the economic self-interest of the firm
hired as the guard dog.  Funny, but there was a joke
about the attorneys out shutting down enthusiast
websites on Market Place (NPR) last week.  Bottom
feeders!

Mark Sheflo wrote:
>
> Apologies to HKS and SS.
>
> This is all about laywers making work for themselves.  The client (VW) wants
> a return on their investment.  So we have the laywers providing a
> justification for their continued employment.
>
> Just my opinion...
>
> Mark
> 82 Westy