Motorpsychology Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I noticed today that the Ford trademark Blue Oval is missing from the masthead. Just a streamlining, or perhaps a trademark infringement issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I haven’t noticed a change, so not sure. I doubt there is any trademark issue as Robert is on good terms with Ford. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Since the last site re-design, the Blue Oval hasn't been up there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Perhaps a revised header including the Blue Oval that didn't take up as much vertical real estate would help and be more consistent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I was just coming to look and see if anyone had noticed this. The last several days I've had no Ford logo banner at the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/23/2021 at 9:40 AM, Chrisgb said: I noticed today that the Ford trademark Blue Oval is missing from the masthead. Just a streamlining, or perhaps a trademark infringement issue? Yes, we are having issues with Ford. They wish this and other sites to be closed down - not to worry because we're not going anywhere. More updates on this as we progress....... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I stand corrected..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 19 hours ago, robertlane said: Yes, we are having issues with Ford. They wish this and other sites to be closed down - not to worry because we're not going anywhere. More updates on this as we progress....... I know that I, and probably the other moderators, would be interested in any information that you can disclose as to the nature of Ford's attempted action, objections, etc. BOF provides support to Ford customers and enthusiasts that isn't available elsewhere and some of the support is provided by Ford employees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 9 hours ago, ice-capades said: I know that I, and probably the other moderators, would be interested in any information that you can disclose as to the nature of Ford's attempted action, objections, etc. BOF provides support to Ford customers and enthusiasts that isn't available elsewhere and some of the support is provided by Ford employees. Parts of Ford seem separated from other parts of Ford. BOF doesn't pose a trademark issue for Ford, so it will all work out over the next few weeks. Nothing to worry about here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflottawa Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 As much as I don't like companies trying to prevent "supportive" 3rd party sites from using their trademark, I work for a large organization that faces the same issues. The use of a trademark by "not-officially-sanctioned" projects or sites is an understandable risk to a company. The company I work for often sends little notes to 3rd party operators that they shouldn't be using any official-looking assets (logo, name, etc.) in their sites. Not doing that would make it look like BOF is an official Ford channel. (again, not agreeing, just understand). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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