http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/09/bu...b36&ei=5087%0A


Now those humanitarian bastards want to put their own logo on first aid kits they sell to support their non-profit business. Can't let that happen!!!!! [/endsarcasm]

apparently Johnson & Johnson has been using the red cross symbol for marketing since 1887...

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I find the whole thing stupid to begin with.

That said I wonder what article you read.....

Well, I didn't really read the article, you see, I have a confession to make... I can't read!

Can you read it out loud to me so i know what it says?

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"The belief that nothing exists outside your own mind--surely there must be some way of demonstrating that it was false" - 1984

Make it real simple...
J&J had trademarked the symbol before the Red Cross came about.
It had an amicable agreement on its use with the Red Cross for all intents for 100+ years.
The Red Cross has gone beyond that in their actions and is now J&J is sayig uh excuse us ut sellign things in stores uder our trademark is a lil much.


What you implied has little to nothing to do with what is stated in the article.

If a venerable organization such as the Red Cross is going to dabble in capitalism, and make incursions in the retail sector, they should realize beforehand that they have to obey the law pertaining to commercial trademarks. Sounds like Mr. Everson is getting too big for his britches.

Not surprising that the New York Trash would print an article biased toward the Red Cross, as they seem to be against large corporations making a profit...with the exception of themselves, of course.

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When religion ruled the world...wasn't that the Dark Ages?

Agree with MRMAGQQ that even non profits have no right to infringe upon the rights of anyone or any entity. All laws should be followed including trademarks laws, intellectual property, etc. No exception can be granted by other than the rightfull owner of the property.

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