No problem Kris, I ran across a thread on LS1Tech (I was looking for info on the new Camaro) that mentioned it and some of the other guys wondered if you knew about it so I thought I would check .
You have more rights than you think you do with just a copyright. According to the copyright law, all you have to do is write copyright 2005 Kris Horton or something like that and it's copyrighted. That entitles you the right and ownership of that for life and 70 years after your death. You may not be able to go after this person for money or anything BUT you can write him a cease and desist letter making him take it off. If you want I can email you or anybody else the word document info I have on this.
Another thing Kris, if you trademark your stuff make sure you are incorporated too. I've been working for enough companies and dealt with legal and licensing issues for years now so If I haven't dealt with a specific issue or don't know something about it I can find out specifics.
Thanks for the info. I'd love to take a look at the document if you could send it! I will write up a letter to these guys. Not after money in this case, but it should be taken down. They should know better...especially since they are a GM dealer. I'm sure GM wouldn't be thrilled having my concept on a dealership's site.
No problem Kris, I have it in my email at work. I'll email it to you Monday. Jeff, the licensing guy I work with at GMP emailed it to me. Hope it helps.
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