Hey everybody, I got this email, and while it goes for my website, it’d prolly go for the game too.
BD VACUTAINER: Notice of Trademark Infringement: chezzo.comDear Respected Author/Publishing Institution,
Please be advised that Vacutainer® and Microtainer® are federally and internationally registered trademarks owned by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) that are used in connection with a complete system of tubes, lancets, needles and needle holders, sharps collectors, and safety devices.
Among its 121 registrations throughout the world, BD holds a trademark registration for Vacutainer® in the EU under Registration No. 876201, in the US under Registration No. 0424957, as well as an International Registration for BD Vacutainer with Design under Application No. 824745, which extends to Asia-Pacific countries. Among its 56 registrations throughout the world, BD holds a trademark registration for Microtainer® in the US under Registration No. 1042544, in China under Registration No. 279170 and in India under Registration No. 708400.
It has come to our attention that BD’s trademarks Vacutainer® and/or Microtainer® are being used improperly on your website at the URL(s) found at:chezzo.com
The content in question can be found at the following URL(s):
http://cddawiki.chezzo.com/cdda_wiki/index.php?title=VacutainerWhile we can appreciate that it may not be feasible to amend an already published work, we are hoping we can depend on you to adhere to the following usage guidelines when referencing the Vacutainer® and Microtainer® trademarks in all future publications, and that you will amend what can be easily amended online to conform to these usage guidelines:
Vacutainer® and Microtainer® should always be distinguished as a trademark by using it in all capital letters or with a capital “V” for Vacutainer® or capital “M” for Microtainer®;
Do not use Vacutainer® or Microtainer® in the plural form;
The Vacutainer® and Microtainer® trademarks should be used at all times as an adjective modifying a noun, e.g. “Vacutainer tube”;
Proper acknowledgement of BD’s rights should be given whenever Vacutainer® or Microtainer® is used through (1) use of the ® trademark notice each time the trademark appears; and (2) use of the legend “Vacutainer® (and/or Microtainer®) is a registered trademark of Becton, Dickinson and Company” at least once in all materials in which the trademark is referenced.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to receiving confirmation by return e-mail that you will comply with our request.
We appreciate your assistance in helping us preserve the value and integrity of BD’s trademark assets.
Yours faithfully,
Laura Dooley
Next they’ll be coming for our windbreakers.
So what does everyone think it should be changed to?