They probably do not think it is cost effective. A bit shortsighted perhaps. Or maybe their business is so bad they can't afford to cross-border litigation. I am personally aware of at least 3 businesses here in California which is not just using the name but going as far as making their business appear like a well franchises in South East Asia. None of the companies had any presence here except for the legal challenges. None were successful I'm stopping the copycats. None had trademark their names in the US.
BenT
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BenT
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On Nov 11, 2011, at 12:43 AM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
> We have Winnebago here but there is no connection to the US company. It is not a good business to deal with. I don't know why Winnebago USA hasn't taken legal action against them.
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>> BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, I suppose. But after the beginning of the T4, VW switched to
>> Winnebago. It's a close second, but Westies in the US has gone the way
>> of the dodo. At least as far as VW is concerned.
>>
>> We had Country Homes, ASC, Adventurewagen, and a couple of others which
>> aren't better than what you got. With the exception of the AW top, the
>> quality of the builds were less than stellar.
>>
>>
>> BenT
>>
>> sent from my electronic leash
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>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 11:45 PM, greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>> Oh well Ben, at least you guys got westys. We just got bath tubs glued
>> to our roofs and flat pack kitchens installed by neanderthals. Greg E
>>>
>>> From: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
>>> To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com"
>> <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
>>> Sent: Friday, 11 November 2011 5:47 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Headlight Protectors
>>>
>>> US headlights are a perfect backdrop for a romantic evening. They are
>> not bright enough to blind your date and lets your Syncro cast a shadow
>> over it's light pattern when other vehicles are behind you. Sexy!
>>>
>>> As for road illumination, you'd be better off with beeswax candles.
>>>
>>> BenT
>>>
>>> sent from my electronic leash
>>>
>>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 8:10 PM, plander@optusnet.com.au wrote:
>>>
>>>> Les,
>>>>
>>>> US headlights are different from the rest of world. I think that the
>> globes are different also.
>>>>
>>>> Phill
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Les,
>>>>>
>>>>> The brain doesn't always connect w/ the fingertips. It should have
>> said,
>>>>> "...LHD e-code headlights...". Used examples sell, literally ten
>> times
>>>>> US DOT headlights.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> BenT
>>>>>
>>>>> sent from my electronic leash
>>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 10, 2011, at 7:34 PM, "Les Harris"
>> <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If it’s not a totally silly question, why are you
>> ‘investing’ in
>>>>> LH drive headlights?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>>>>> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BenT
>> Syncro
>>>>>> Sent: 11 November 2011 14:31
>>>>>> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Headlight Protectors
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Les,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have a substantial amount invested in LHD headlights. This is
>> the
>>>>> reason why I have headlight covers. I would love to accommodate you
>> but
>>>>> the OZ covers are naturalized US citizens (notice all the Z's).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ,___
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