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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2
Does Harley sue motorcycle clubs for using the word Harley? Like I said, I can see this in terms of product but bashing websites and companies that PROMOTE the brand amoung fans seems to be counter productive.. and Ford didn't even invent the word.. The also say they will protect the word "Pony".. so I guess no more Pony Rides.. just "small horse rides".. lol
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They aren't going to come after a message board like this one unless it somehow is damaging to the image of the brand. It poses no relationship confusion threat, nobody is making any (real) money off of it, and unless it is a site dedicated to images of gay midget sex on the hood of '67 mustangs it presents no damage to the brand image.
But, if www.StevenRupp'sHouse-O-Mustangs.com which sells parts over the net also has a message board he might get a cease and desist order.
Harley has never come down on a club, and I sincerely doubt Ford will either.