Once before we have written to ask you to cease and desist your mimicry of the logotype and front-page style of The New York Times.
It is clear that that you are conscious of copyrights and registered trademarks - you take steps to protect your own in your masthead notice and in your text.
Yet you continue to violate our copyright and our registered trademark. By so doing, you are endangering vital Times Company assets.
I am asking our attorney to take the necessary steps.
Sincerely yours,
Leonard R. Harris
Director, Corporate Relations and Public Affairs
The New York Times Company
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Our thanks to everyone who sent in a suggestion. Cliff Tuel of San Jose, CA, was the first person to recommend The Status Line, so Cliff wins our prize: a subscription to The New York Times.
Dear Friend:
As publisher of Bat Facts, I was upset to learn that your newsletter has been carrying "Yak Facts" for several months without my permission. I am incensed that many people in the bat industry, who would normally pay good money for top-notch bat news, have opted instead to receive your free newsletter, not realizing the essential difference between my legitimate Bat News and your rip-off Yak Facts. My lawyers will call your lawyers.
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Jack McBlack
Saranac, NY
[Notice to our readers: Those wishing to threaten us with a lawsuit over this issue are encouraged to take a number and wait in line. Only one lawsuit per person, please; we want everyone to have a chance. Sorry for the inconvenience. Have a nice day.]
The Status Line; Vol. V, No. 3; Summer 1986; Lawsuit Edition; page 4
Copyright 1986 (c) Infocom
Thanks to David Jinks for transcribing and donating this article.