Just curious if Go Westy will ever have any problem for using "Westy" since
its based upon "Westfalia" .

In a time of such large amounts of copyright infringement it's almost
comical that vw has made such an issue.

Its funny that the letters "V" and "W"  when used next to eachother, could
be considered an infringement.

I suppose the term "agon" could be considered an infringement because its
not a word but is a uniquepart of  the word "vanagon" so now vw "owns" that
too.

Is it the "uniqueness" of the word "volks" that it can only refer to
volkswagen that gives vw the right to police its use?  Example since
"syncro" is actually a transmission part it would be okay?  And "van" is ok
but "agon" would not, because its unique to vanagon.

Too bad vw is not keeping the eye on the ball and making the stuff that
revolutionizes the auto industry instead of fretting over garbage like this.

D.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Chase" <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 9:59 AM
Subject: The use of "Volks" prohibited

> "F"olks,
>
> Please be aware that from this day forward the use of the word "VOLKS" is
>  prohibited anywhere at anytime except by authorized employees of
>  Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Germany and their licensee's.
>
> You shall refrain from speaking, writing or thinking of the word "VOLKS".
>
> Acceptable substitutes would include but not be limited to,
>
> Volds, Volts, Volbs Volcs, Volds, Voles, Volfs, Volgs, Volls, Volms
>
> Please edit all your documents, messages, correspondence and thoughts
>  and remove the aforementioned unauthorized word "Volks".
>
> Thank You for your cooperation.
>
>
> good road,
> good adventure,
> good life,
>
> larry chase
>
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