Fred Gibb trademark

[ORIGLS6]

Tom,

Thanks for the update. I think you know my feelings on this, as does Helen. If things workout, I'll be visiting her next week-end. She has become a good friend and is definitely NOT someone to be taken lightly.

Another HUGE for the sYc.

Dennis

[Belair62]

Any update on this ? I hope Val decided to drop the attempt and at a minimum send an apology to Mrs. Gibb.

[nuch_ss396]

Hey everybody,

I don't want to shoot a dead horse, but is this subject
possibly what was behind the recent attack on the DH
Funny Car here?
Steve

[Charley Lillard]

We don't know. The Harrell folks want to blame this site and Tom Clary especially for all their woes. It is real simple.The Fred Gibb name belongs to Helen Gibb. Not Nancy or Connie but Helen. They can get mad at us for filing the protest but they brought it on by trying to take the name from Helen. Helen never charged Val when Val was selling T-shirts with the Fred Gibb name. Val never asked for permission either. We can no longer see their site so we have no idea if they have given any public explanation as to why Val thinks it is OK the take the Fred Gibb name. Or even if there is a explanation as to why she does not just withdraw her application..

[Belair62]

Who cares about explanations anyway...it needs to be made right...it's ridiculous...

[sYc]

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Hey everybody,

I don't want to shoot a dead horse, but is this subject
possibly what was behind the recent attack on the DH
Funny Car here?



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Either that, or one heck of a coincidence, since the attack took place a few days after the protest was announced.

[kwhizz]

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Hey everybody,

I don't want to shoot a dead horse, but is this subject
possibly what was behind the recent attack on the DH
Funny Car here?



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Either that, or one heck of a coincidence, since the attack took place a few days after the protest was announced.

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Imagine That!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I'm sure it was a coincidence..................Right!!!

Ken

[Chevy454]

That whole group reminds me of a bunch of crawfish...guess all of these emails just "slipped their minds"...

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From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: (no subject)
Dear Tom,
Glad to hear all is well with you. I'm sure you are eager to get the car finished. If you would, please send me a few pictures of the car. I would be honored to sign the car and I too am looking forward to it's completion. I also would like to authenticate your car with a Dick Harrell Licensing Agreement signed by you and me, that is if you plan on having Dad's name on the car. Moreover, since it was you who guided me in the right direction in getting his name licensed & trademarked and I am especially grateful that you helped me financially get the trademark started, I am only asking for $1.00 for a signed licensing agreement. I hope you will not be offended. I am honored by all that you have done to help keep Dad's name alive. Dale and I will not be at the Hod Rod Reunion, however, we do plan on being at the Funny Car Reunion in Englishtown the weekend of July 25, 26, & 27th. How about you? Again, it is always so good to hear from you. Hope your family is doing well and everyone has their health.
Warm wishes,
Valerie

Valerie Harrell
Dale Pulde
H.P. Racing, Inc.
Sylmar, CA


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From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 8:22 AM
Subject: Fwd: (no subject)

Rob,
Just checking email before going to work. Thank you for getting back with me right a way. I hope to see you both again on of these days. Issues are still unresolved as far as the divorce goes, however, our home did finally sell and I paid all money from that to my attorney. Oh, and by the way, please tell your father that the DH Licensing Agreement fee ($1.00) is already paid in advance.
Thanks.
Warmly,
Valerie

Valerie Harrell
Dale Pulde
H.P. Racing, Inc.
Sylmar, CA


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From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2003 10:00 AM
Subject: Fwd: Final proofs

Tom,
After Englishtown....... it would really nice to create a 1968 shirt for your car. Let me know. Here is what Dale helped me put together. I need to get Helen's approval, as well as Nickey.... your input please on this. I need contact info for these people too, if you have them to seek permission. As always, Val

PS: I have been meaning to tell you that I I just haven't had time to follow up on that licensing agreement for you. Just so you can have it for your records and to let others know that you have my full approval for what you have done with the car. Warmly, Val

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[sYc]

For the folks keeping score, Rob posted the emails above because rather then Valerie Harrell posting an explanation of why she was going after the Gibb mark, she had her spokesperson Mr. Pulde instead launch another attack at me. This time that I did not have Valerie's permission to use the DH mark.

I just wish they would get their stories straight and then stick with one. First they said I had a DH car, now they say I do not. Once they said it was OK for me to use the DH mark, now I did so without permission.

And the amusing part? They have questioned the quaility of the restoratation of my car, but these are the same folks who had Valerie's '02 DH/Pulde car, painted in Warbird colors! Give me a break!

[bowtie3168]

Trademarks should be the property of the widow/widower/heirs of the person who originally owned or developed the property in question Andrew