Re: Layson.

[Bill Watson <wwatson6@xxxxxxx>]

Mopar was and still is a division of Chrysler LLC (formerly DaimlerChrysler 
Corporation and before that Chrysler Corporation).

There were rumours going around that Chrysler was going to sell it, but that 
is all they were - idiotic rumours.  And even if Mopar was no longer owned 
by Chrysler LLC, the parts were designed and engineered by Chrysler LLC, not 
Mopar.   Thus all rights to all parts used in Chrysler LLC vehicles that 
were designed and engineered by Chrysler LLC and its predecessors, belong to 
Chrysler LLC.

Make an example of Laysons?   They had every right to do what they did and 
it is about time they got tough.  Do you think Ford and GM just sit on their 
hands when a company makes reproduction products and uses their logos 
without their approval?

As long as a company has Chrysler's approval to make reproduction parts and 
use the name/logo, they have nothing to fear.   Just like all the firms 
making reproduction Ford and Chevy parts.

In this world of ripoff parts and lawsuits, GM, Ford and Chrysler all need 
to protect themselves.  And us.

Bill
Vancouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Kincaid" <dave.kincaid@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:34 AM
Subject: RE: Layson.



I've never had any dealings with Layson's.  But - I don't like the fact that 
Chrysler who doesn't even own their parts division anymore (last I knew), is 
pulling stuff like this on vendors who are making parts for our cars 
(assuming the risk) that Chrysler has no plans on repopping.  I hope 
Chrysler isn't planning on making this a habit or an example out of 
Layson's.  The impact on classic MoPar owners could be significant.


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