[pianotech] RPT Credibility and "Status"

[Israel Stein]

> Thu, 1 Jan 2004 21:38:34 -0500  "Shawn Brock" <shawnbrock at fuse.net> wrote:
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> Ed,
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> this brings to mind a question.  I know of a technician in the western 
> U.S who passes out the guild pamphlets and has a PTG logo on his 
> card.  How ever he has never been a member of the guild and has no 
> plans to become one. What if anything can the PTG do about this.

Shawn,

The PTG can - and will - take legal action against this person under 
Federal trademark law. The PTG logo and name belong to the organization 
and any unauthorized use is subject to stiff statutory penalties. You 
can send the name of this person and to your RVP or the PTG Executive 
Director or to the President and they will take it from there. Might be 
a good idea to include his business card - if you can get your hands on 
one - and a description of his other violations.

Israel Stein