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Greek Organizations File Joint Litigation To Protect Trademark Rights
Greek Organizations File Joint Litigation To Protect Trademark Rights
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Alexandra and Company is my favorite company for Phi Mu stuff. I wonder if they are a licensed vendor for Phi Mu since Phi Mu is not listed as a plantiff
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all three of those companies had been licensed at some point in time, fairly recently, if I recall correctly. I recall seeing them listed on the site that lists the companies licensed. My guess is that they got sick of dealing with the fairly nasty people at the greek licensing company that deals with this stuff. I've spoken about it in the past on here that they harassed me through ebay.
In a way I can understand wanting to protect trademarks, but in another way, it is just making the prices of greek merchandise go higher and higher. Go to any greek store around your campus and the prices are ridiculous for anything. |
We were told at our Leadership Conference this winter that Alpha Gamma Delta is signing on with Affinity as well. Which of your marks are trademarked is up to your organization, so it will vary. For us, it's Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Gam, the greek letters of Alpha Gamma Delta, our badge, and our coat of arms. We were told that if we didn't start trying to protect our marks, we would lose them. They recommended using the greeklicensing web site to get quotes. For example, you put in what you're looking for and you'll get back 3 quotes for the item and then you can choose which one you want and order it online. I believe this was primarily for garments. They told us that the GLOs that had already done this had a lot more variety of merchandise available (which seemed to be true after doing some searches). They also said they'd work with local vendors that are commonly used to help get them licensed.
I inquired about when we make our own things and they said that members can use the marks as long as they don't make money off of them. They can be made as gifts for other sisters with no problem. They also then have control over things like thongs with letters on them and the shorts with letters on the butt. We haven't gotten any more information about it since then, so I'm not sure if our contract with Affinity is a done deal yet or not. Dee |
I'm wondering if Greek 101 is licensed with Phi Mu. I always thought they were licensed anyways. They do GREAT work but suck for prices.
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Sororities Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Sigma Alpha Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Delta Phi Epsilon Delta Zeta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Delta Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa Sigma Sigma Sigma Theta Phi Alpha Fraternities Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Omega Beta Theta Pi Chi Psi Delta Chi Delta Sigma Phi Delta Tau Delta Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Tau Phi Kappa Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Psi Upsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Pi Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi Triangle Zeta Beta Tau |
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I think we had a somewhat limited number of licensed vendors for a long time now, so this doesn't really surprise me. For the most part, if I'm buying something ADPi, I go through our Gift Mart. It may be a dollar more at times, but at least I know where the profits go.
The Pitt people will know what I mean when I say that hell will freeze over before I use a certain street vendor - for ANYTHING!! |
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I was looking on the Phi Mu site and couldn't find it. I did find that FM Phi Mu Badge Crest are copyrighted. |
Defending OUR Name!
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It is not only giviing Certain Merchandisers Rights, it is the right of GLOS to make a Profit fom this, it is to protect the quality of said Products.
Yes, I did get an okay to do My Thing for LXA to get products and resale them with certain rules, Nohing with that is there? The Qualiefed Merchandisers pay a Stipend to GLOs. But the Rub is when some put Crap on GLOs Sites. It is becoming a very big deal, Letters or circumspect, but Coat of Arms, Badges, Associate Pins, ar a different problem. We voted on this at OurLast GA to really try to controll shoddy workemenship. There are certain things that need to be covered, Guess what they are? Try to buy anything from ebay? |
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Well, maybe we are a new client, but according to the website our only licensed vendor is Barnes & Noble (which actually isn't a vendor of course, it's a partner of some sort). No links for glassware, apparel or anything. I agree with Danielle - it does no good to have licensed vendors if the prices are too high for anyone to afford. Then they won't buy items which leads to less PR for the org. I mean, I don't think it's like people are trying to be outlaws or something, but when it's $50 for the "licensed" sweatshirt vs. $17 for a homemade one ($15 for a plain sweatshirt plus $2 for the fabric for letters) it's a no brainer. |
I don't know about other GLOs, but as AGDee said, AGDs can make their own stuff provided that they don't make money off of them. Maybe the licenced places should sell iron ons for us to put on our own shirts, etc. It'll save money that way.
Another question: What happens to Greek Week or recruitment items when apparel includes several GLOs' letters? |
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From barnesandnoble.com: "Mr. Riggio’s commitment to students continues today through Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, a privately held company that operates more than 500 stores on college and university campuses across the United States and in Canada." More here at : http://www.bkstore.com - wher eyou can see if they are the crooks running YOUR university bookstore. |
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