We did several searches on Oliver, and Hart Parr logos prior to the banquet, the only thing we found that was protected is the keystone logo, the name oliver (which was protected by multiple companies, which could constitute a defense of it being considered a general term), and the toys. It appears AGCO works with us on the toy issues, so probably there would be no need for action there. I would suggest filing on the name of our organization, the name of our publication, the association logo, and the publication logo. I doubt anyone would try to file on these, but you never know. It would certainly be more expensive to defend or license our name and logo than to protect them. I would like to remind the committee that we did have a problem getting our name back for the original website, having to wait until the person who was holding the domain gave up the rights to it. Try to decide what needs to be done to protect us, and file on it, funding has been approved for some time, and is recorded in the minutes, so your committee can move on this issue.
Take care,
Andy