PCGB in Cheap Tat Shocker

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 5:04 pm

ok I couldn't help but take the pi55 alittle over there so very funny....... I just knew they would take legal action .....such...... Any way I think the guy should remove the badge and change the words any suggestions.....

what are they going to do sue him for the use of the font... they left it there.

Any way typical I am going to tell teacher style attitude over there as normal that's why it's so cr*p over there.

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:47 pm

I signed up for the forum specially so I could read their reactions - complete sense of humour bypass or what?!

Post by **Bootsy** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:48 am

Rose wrote:I signed up for the forum specially so I could read their reactions - complete sense of humour bypass or what?!

it gets better Rose, have a look now

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:13 am

boy oh boy i haven't had such a laugh for ages, thanks guys i was on the point of throwing in the towel with regards the PCGB but i've got to hang around now and watch them get themselves into knots over this one.

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:24 am

That cannot be for real! They'll be getting the 'Minister for Trademarks' involved next!

Perhaps Porsche will withdraw their official support and give it to us instead?!

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 10:52 am

Surely this is a case for MI5 and the CIA :D

man i've not lauged so much on the PCGB forum for so long....hilarious stuff

Mark Bennett · Post by **Mark Bennett** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:03 am

Sadly, I saw this at Rockingham about 2 years ago at the CART race. It looked tatty then.
I mentioned it to a board member soon after but evidently nothing was done.

I hesitate to ask, but why don't you post the pictures on the PCGB forum - so that the board can see how bad it looks?

I'm pretty p*ssed off as a member that this is being trotted round to shows with the PCGB logo's on.

Post by **Bootsy** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:07 am

Mark Bennett wrote:I hesitate to ask, but why don't you post the pictures on the PCGB forum - so that the board can see how bad it looks?

We have Mark, there's a vibrant thread on there. Maybe they'll do something about it this time. I mean what well run business/organisation (I forget which one it is these days) sells on any vehicle without first removing their branding.

Mark Bennett · Post by **Mark Bennett** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:16 am

Oh sorry - I saw the thread but didn't see any pictures?

Did you buy anything?

cubist · Post by **cubist** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:21 am

I enjoyed that...

Post by **Bootsy** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 11:45 am

Mark Bennett wrote:Did you buy anything?

Nah, I don't do cheap

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 1:12 pm

Peter Branch wrote on the PCGB forum [QUOTE]Unfortunately Helen when things like this happen, (we can all agree that they should not happen), then there is no alternative but to sort it out and, this is the key point, to be seen publicly and to have irrefutable evidence that PCGB have spared no effort to immediately remedy the situation. Michael is giving good advice.

If someone went to court and claimed that PCGB knew its trademarks and those of Porsche AG were being infringed, (the evidence that PCGB knew is now all around us), and either PCGB did nothing or just had an informal chat with some bloke on a Fair Ground then there is a very real possibility that we would loose the protection and the privileges we current enjoy. Trade mark protection is a never ending war even if you don’t make mistakes. If you do then it beholds you to pay up and get it sorted and that means quickly, formally and professionally. It will cost money. [UN-QUOTE]

ok but why pick on me?? im not the only one whos spoken up on this subject,why am i always singled out as the bad guy

i would have thought a quite word with the chap would sort out this problem if they insist on making a big issue over it they are just going to bring it to everyone attention what dickheads they were selling it on with the stickers still in place and as i have said it will cost the club ££ for their trouble.

Mark Bennett · Post by **Mark Bennett** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 1:18 pm

Take another look Helen - you will see that people are backing you up.

I don't think they are picking on you. Just having a discussion.

Personally, I think having a word is the first step, then the legal letter thing.
Then maybe sending Big Ron over...

Sadly the damage that has been done to the club will have to be written off to experience...

MdR · Post by **MdR** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:21 pm

Helen wrote:why am i always singled out as the bad guy

Bad girl, surely? :twisted:

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 3:51 pm

MdR wrote:
Helen wrote:why am i always singled out as the bad guy
Bad girl, surely? :twisted:

doh!! wondered why i had such trouble peeing standing up