RE: Layson Fiasco

[Herb <zephyr9900@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill; 
 
You are absolutely correct! My correlation to CSX is a bit off as Chrysler
has a lot to loose and a probable liability with people producing bad parts
with their name on them. Were as CSX lost nothing by have their name used on
a couple of toy trains. 
 
As Bob in Sacramento stated "the repop game is a double edged sword. We as
mopar fans often Desire parts that match the original in every way, even
when there may not be any available. If someone decides to produce a copy of
the item, they can proceed in a couple of directions. They can copy the part
with all of the detail, Including logos and part numbers, etc. Or they can
just copy the part and delete any identification marks that are licensed by
the OEM. 
 
I think that we help the unlicensed vendors and ourselves if we encourage
them to manufacture the latter. Why is it so necessary to have the often
problematic minutia on the part? As long as the parts fit right, look right,
and function properly, who needs numbers and logos?" 
 
Thank You both for opening my eyes to the big picture 
 
Herb 
 
1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361 
1970 Challenger RT 440 
1999 Durango SLT 5.9 
2006 300-C Heritage 5.7 
2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1 
St. Louis, MO. 

-------Original Message------- 
 
From: Bill Watson 
Date: 7/15/2008 3:08:33 PM 
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx 
Subject: Re: Layson. 
 
 
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


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