the original email to the Scanshack.
I explained that I ran a website, mailinglist and other ventures that exposed
me to questions about this matter and wanted to confirm the issue.
Mrs. Angle stated;" email can be faked and without it I cannot verify it", a
copy was forwarded to her at her consent and a followup call confirmed her
receipt of same.
As of 5 PM EST a followup call was made to Mrs. Angle of Tandy legal
department; she was not available, Media Relations was not available for
comment either.
The items allegedly outlined by Tandy in the email were; the use of the title
Shack, which is claimed as protected by Tandy Company, confusion by users of
the web who find the Scanshack and could confuse it with Radio Shack and the
illegal modification of scanners to receive cellular frequencies, noted is the
fact that Tandy products are sold and used throughout the world and though FCC
rules are important, they are not applicable outside the US where restoration,
modification or reception of these frequencies are completely legal as is the
use of Tandy products so modified.
The issue of confusion by unknowing users could be clarified by the site
operator with a common disclaimer seen on website experiencing similar
situations.
The term or word shack has been used throughout human language :
shack (noun): first appeared:1878
[Probably back-formation from English dialect shackley rickety]
1: HUT, SHANTY
2: a room of similar enclosed structure for a particular person or use.
At this time Tandy has not replied in regard to the alleged email, the
ScanShack or these questions.
In the interest of impartiality we called Tandy three times and received no
comment on any of those calls, therefore we cannot confirm nor deny this
incident.
Provided below is the email sent to Mrs. Angle and the alleged email sent from
Tandy to the Scan Shack
We will attempt to answer our users questions and posts made to us about this
issue as best as possible.
Please do not deluge Tandy with calls or complaints unless justified.
Thank you,
Bill Ames
ScanPB
:============================
Subj: Email and my mailinglist- Bill Ames; Scan Palm Beach List
Date: 10/6/99 1:36:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Republica Maro
Christi Angle;
Hello, this is Bill Ames the person who just spoke with you today (06 Oct 99 at
1:20)
Just wanted to confirm the validity of this email that was sent to me by a
member of the maillist I maintain for Florida before I let users post it or
create a thread on this subject.
I just want to be as objective as possible with what is posted and always try
to verify information before it is forwarded.
email address and I was unable to verify this email or the subject through him,
therefore I felt it important to verify this item with you.
Thank you in advance for any assistance.
Should you have any further information it would be welcomed and posted
concerning this.
Please reply to:
Bill Ames via:
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Subj: Use of our registered mark "SHACK"
Date: 10/5/99 3:43:33 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Tandy is concerned about your use of its "SHACK" registered mark as your
business name and internet site name. In the event that you were not aware,
you are hereby advised that Technology Properties, Inc. (TPI) owns numerous
federal registrations for its internationally recognized RADIOSHACK and
family of other SHACK marks for a wide variety of consumer products and
services, including scanners. Millions of dollars are spent annually by
Tandy, the exclusive licensee of TPI, advertising products and services
using these marks. the SHACK mark is of enormous value to TPI. Further
Tandy as a responsible company has worked hard with local, state and federal
legislators to ensure that proper use of scanners.
You site appears to be one devoted to information exchange leading to the
unauthorized modification of scanners for potentially illegal scanning.
Your use of our SHACK name and products on your site is no authorized by
anyone at Tandy. Your use of TPI's registered SHACK name as your site name
is likely to confuse the public into believing that is an affiliation
between you operation and Tandy's SHACK operations. You may not realize that
you are not permitted to incorporate another's trademark or service mark
into your own site name. This association dilutes the strength and
integrity of our SHACK mark.
Tandy must insist that you immediately cease using its "SHACK" mark as any
part of your business's name or in your internet address.
Nothing in this e-mail represents an admission by Tandy or TPI that you have
any righ5s in or to the "SHACK" name or mark. Tandy and TPI are merely
attempting to inform you of their concerns and notify you of their rights
before circumstances necessitate further action.
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