Company complaint?
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:34 pm
Received an email from youtube today in regards to one of my videos. In it I pick an MMF money deposit bag. MMF Industries has filed a complaint.
I'm not sure how I should respond to this... or if I should respond at all. I just enjoy this hobby. I'm really not out to ruffle any feathers.
but by the same token... it seems to me, if something is put on the market and available to the public... IT'S FAIR GAME is it not?
I get to the money bag at about 1:50 into the video.... http://youtu.be/-JMN48yQqXU
I'm sure some of you have experience with this same scenario... and I'd really appreciate any advice you may have for me.
Here's the email I received (minus any personal info of the company... names, email address, etc.)
Hi there,
This message is to inform you that YouTube has received a complaint from a party claiming that you are using their trademark without permission on your YouTube account. Details of the claim are as follows:
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Claimaint’s full name: ............
Title: Product Marketing Manager
Company name: Block and Compnay
Trademark owner: MMF Industries
Relationship to trademark owner: Brand manager
Contact email address: ............
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Trademark: MMF Industries
Brand: wordmarkandlogo
Registered: userights
Registered Country: us
Application or Registration No.: N/A
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Trademark: Ultima Seven
Brand: wordmark
Registered: yes
Registered Country: us
Application or Registration No.: 1,770,064
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Additional Information: www.mmfind.com
http_//www.mmfind.com/Products/Bags/Locking-Security-Bags/Details/12324-233110808-7-Pin-Security-Bags-in-Retail-Packaging-11-x-8-1-2
http_//www.staples.com/MMF-Industries-Nylon-Locking-Night-Deposit-Bag-Navy/product_513457
Video URL(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JMN48yQqXU
Clarification of infringement: Published use of trademarks, images,
products, graphics, and packaging materials without permission.
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The trademark owner has requested that the complaint be submitted to you in order to resolve the matter directly. Remember, you are responsible for content you post to YouTube. Please note that YouTube cannot provide you with legal advice - we recommend you contact your own counsel for guidance.
Sincerely,
The YouTube Team
I'm not sure how I should respond to this... or if I should respond at all. I just enjoy this hobby. I'm really not out to ruffle any feathers.
but by the same token... it seems to me, if something is put on the market and available to the public... IT'S FAIR GAME is it not?
I get to the money bag at about 1:50 into the video.... http://youtu.be/-JMN48yQqXU
I'm sure some of you have experience with this same scenario... and I'd really appreciate any advice you may have for me.
Here's the email I received (minus any personal info of the company... names, email address, etc.)
Hi there,
This message is to inform you that YouTube has received a complaint from a party claiming that you are using their trademark without permission on your YouTube account. Details of the claim are as follows:
-------------------------------------------------------------
Claimaint’s full name: ............
Title: Product Marketing Manager
Company name: Block and Compnay
Trademark owner: MMF Industries
Relationship to trademark owner: Brand manager
Contact email address: ............
------------------------------------------------------------
Trademark: MMF Industries
Brand: wordmarkandlogo
Registered: userights
Registered Country: us
Application or Registration No.: N/A
------------------------------------------------------------
Trademark: Ultima Seven
Brand: wordmark
Registered: yes
Registered Country: us
Application or Registration No.: 1,770,064
------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Information: www.mmfind.com
http_//www.mmfind.com/Products/Bags/Locking-Security-Bags/Details/12324-233110808-7-Pin-Security-Bags-in-Retail-Packaging-11-x-8-1-2
http_//www.staples.com/MMF-Industries-Nylon-Locking-Night-Deposit-Bag-Navy/product_513457
Video URL(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JMN48yQqXU
Clarification of infringement: Published use of trademarks, images,
products, graphics, and packaging materials without permission.
-------------------------------------------------------------
The trademark owner has requested that the complaint be submitted to you in order to resolve the matter directly. Remember, you are responsible for content you post to YouTube. Please note that YouTube cannot provide you with legal advice - we recommend you contact your own counsel for guidance.
Sincerely,
The YouTube Team