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Ferrari came after me today!

Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by JonRobertQuinn, Jan 22, 2009.

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  1. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    #1 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 22, 2009
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2009
    Ill start off by saying, this isnt an advertisement, but I want to explain to everybody the reason for changing the name of my company.

    I have been under the name Northern California Ferrari for the past couple of years. Well today, I got a letter from the attorneys of Ferrari SPA. They are restricting the use of my name NCFerrari and Northern California Ferrari because they say it represents a Ferrari Dealership. I may be a parts vendor, but that doesnt matter. They want it gone. So, Im now ExotiComp. End of story.

    It totally sucks. The advertising, the customer repore, everything I have put into the company, I have to change it. They want nothing with the word Ferrari in representation of Ferrari Parts. Ferrari Parts Exchange is ok I assume, but they wouldnt even let Northern California Ferrari Parts.
     
  2. def

    def Formula Junior

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    #2 def, Jan 22, 2009
    Sucks - but expected..
     
  3. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

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    #3 bobafett, Jan 22, 2009
    Frankly I think they are right to pursue you like that. There's a big difference between "Ferrari Parts Exchange" and "Northern California Ferrari"

    Your name was misleading at best. I would have pursued vigorously if I were them.
     
  4. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    El Dorado Hills, CA
    #4 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 22, 2009
    We are getting everything changed over now as we speak. Also adding other brands and products. May be a good thing.
     
  5. BrianZuk

    BrianZuk F1 Rookie

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    #5 BrianZuk, Jan 22, 2009
    I have to agree

    Hope all works out
     
  6. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    #6 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 22, 2009
    We decided to take a different approach and move beyond just Ferrari. Tapping into other markets will only improve things. The new name, look, ideas, and advertising will hopefully draw a larger audience.
     
  7. PinoyP

    PinoyP Formula 3

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    #7 PinoyP, Jan 22, 2009
    Good luck Mr. Quinn
     
  8. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #8 agup48, Jan 22, 2009
    +1, now they need to go after kit cars :D
     
  9. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    #9 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 22, 2009
    They actually just went after google and had all paid ads removed containing the word Ferrari because google was getting paid for using the word Ferrari. Not mentioning names, but all paid advertisers were removed. Now, we are all being contacted one by one to remove Ferrari from our names.

    Now, all advertising on Google must be under Italian Car Parts or something of the like.
     
  10. Huskerbill

    Huskerbill F1 Rookie

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    #10 Huskerbill, Jan 23, 2009
    Maybe it was also the the fact that you were using Ferrari's font as the base design for your company's logo........
     
  11. Perfusion

    Perfusion F1 Rookie

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    #11 Perfusion, Jan 23, 2009
    You've got it all wrong - it's Ferrari Part Sex Change...
     
  12. SillyPuppy

    SillyPuppy Formula 3

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    #12 SillyPuppy, Jan 23, 2009
    "I'll take The Rapists for 200, Alex..."

    "That's Therapists, Sean."
     
  13. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    #13 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 23, 2009
    The Rapists... lol
     
  14. Terculees

    Terculees Formula Junior

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    #14 Terculees, Jan 23, 2009
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    Sorry to hear that bro, but your car did have the word Ferrari, in their font, plastered all over it with the rest of the vinyl, and NCFerrari does "imply" a dealership.

    Therapists, lol.
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  15. SillyPuppy

    SillyPuppy Formula 3

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    #15 SillyPuppy, Jan 23, 2009
    I knew someone would get the reference. Fantastic job, Andrei! :)
     
  16. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    #16 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 23, 2009
    Oh well... All of the vinyl is being removed and the new company name is being made. Should have it in a week or so.

    NCFerrari was good for location. Everybody knows im in California. i am not implying I am a Ferrari Dealer. A Parts Dealer maybe, but we dont sell cars.
     
  17. kimoSabe

    kimoSabe Karting

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    #17 kimoSabe, Jan 23, 2009
    Porsche would have closed you down in a few weeks...
     
  18. mgv1

    mgv1 Formula Junior

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    #18 mgv1, Jan 23, 2009
     
  19. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    El Dorado Hills, CA
    #19 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 23, 2009
    They want nothing with the word Ferrari. IE: Trutlands, Ricambi, etc. They are just regulation to keep the Ferrari name on Ferrari products. Its ok.. No biggie. Its over and done with and I have new ideas to put forth. I even though NC Exotics, but nah. ExotiComp. Its my own word, like Intel or Ebay or Google. Over time, the name will grow into a brand.
     
  20. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    #20 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 24, 2009
    Pulled all of the NCFerrari vinyl off the car today... Should I put the new business name up or leave it off? Whats your take?
     
  21. taber

    taber Formula 3

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    #21 taber, Jan 25, 2009
  22. JonRobertQuinn

    JonRobertQuinn Karting

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    #22 JonRobertQuinn, Jan 25, 2009
    Anal Bum Covers for 700 Alex.... LMAO..
     

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