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imported from detroit logo Chrysler is very proud of its “Imported from Detroit” slogan that debuted during the Super Bowl to much fanfare. It’s taken the necessary steps to protect the phrase, which includes applying for for the trademark rights as it pertains to both vehicles and clothing.

This was a wise move, because some enterprising folks have apparently already tried to cash in on the phrase. A company called Pure Detroit has started selling clothing with the tagline, while also claiming to be an exclusive clothing provider for the automaker.

Chrysler is not exactly thrilled with Pure Detroit, but according to The Detroit News, it initially attempted to solve the matter away from the court system. It asked Pure Detroit to stop using the phrase, and to send a portion of any proceeds received to charity. Pure Detroit has evidently decided to give Chrysler a Bronx Salute, leaving the automaker with no choice but to make this an official legal matter.

[Source: The Detroit News]

Report: Chrysler suing Motown clothier over ‘Imported From Detroit’ originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Government/Legal, Plants/Manufacturing, GM, Toyota, Earnings/Financials

Toyota logo tells GM logo to pay up

Toyota is still upset about how its joint NUMMI venture with General Motors was handled, and according to Automotive News, the Japanese automaker has now filed a lawsuit to the tune of $73 million. The suit is against Motors Liquidation Co., the company created to pick through the discarded ashes of “Old GM.”

Toyota states that when General Motors pulled away from the NUMMI facility in 2009, it breached the contract between the two automakers. The $73 million covers research and development costs that were poured into the Fremont, California facility before it was shuttered last year.

The plant now belongs to Tesla, who purchased it from Toyota in May of 2010, for $42 million.

[Source: Automotive News – sub. req.]

Toyota suing Old GM over shutdown of NUMMI plant? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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