There was some talk about FORD going after 'clubs' who were using Ford owned emblems, logos, etc. By the way, Ford OWNS the name/word "Cobra", not Shelby. A club, "The Black Mustang Club" made a calendar, there was some huge confusion as the printer didn't want to move forward for fear of copyright issues. Heres a brief look at Fords official response:
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The Black Mustang Club and other Ford enthusiast clubs are encouraged to take pictures of their own vehicles for use in calendars or other materials as long as they don't use Ford trademarks in products that will be sold. Clubs or enthusiasts who have questions regarding this should contact Ford by emailing branduse@ford.com, we are happy to help.
In fact, Ford is contributing to these types of enthusiast programs in forums, blogs and other social media platforms through our Social Media Press Releases at Ford Motor Company - digital snippets
I think it is great that the Black Mustang Club, and any other enthusiast club, would take pictures of their own vehicles for use in calendars or other materials.
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One of the most fascinating comments from FORD was that THEY WERE FOLLOWING the forum conversation concerning this issue on the Black Mustang web site! WHOA, are they reading CLUB COBRA as well, right now??? Hi Edsel? How's the family?
See the full report here:
Media.Ford.com: FORD SUPPORTS BLACK MUSTANG CLUB’S WISH TO PRINT CALENDARS WITH OPEN LETTER: