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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ A Question for the World! Not to nit pick....but?
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Aug 31 2010, 11:05 PM
A quote from an e-bay ad!
Posted by: ThinAir Aug 31 2010, 11:19 PM
AA has been using that phrase for years & years. I've got a couple of t-shirts from them with that phrase on it from when I got my first 914 in 1990 and they were the only parts/info resource I knew of.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Aug 31 2010, 11:27 PM
OK, Just asking because I have been a member here since Jan 03, after the split, and at least a few years before that at the club and I never noticed it!
It isn't a big deal, it just jumped off the page when I read the add!
Posted by: computers4kids Sep 1 2010, 07:53 AM
A quote from an e-bay ad!
If it's being used to represent 914World, yes it is intellectual property. If it is being used as an inference that Auto Atlanta is the World Headquarters for 914s, no...just a bit boastfull.
Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 1 2010, 08:12 AM
IIRC AA has used it for some time, long before 914world in fact.
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Sep 1 2010, 08:33 AM
Posted by: TorqueJunkie Sep 1 2010, 08:33 AM
To protect words and phrases you have to register them and trademark them and go through that whole process or it is nothing and anyone can use it. "914" is protected under VW/Porsche, so if they did not get permission from them, it is also a violation. This is a complicated area. Most enthusiast sites are ok, but when people use the names and stuff for business purposes, then they might get in trouble.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 1 2010, 08:51 AM
Yes Jeff we have been using the phrase since the middle 80's when no one liked the 914 and we were heavily promoting the car. We wanted to give it world status and I copped the phrase from several big companies who were using the phrase.
Because we at the time and still have the worlds best 914 car collection, the worlds best 914 printed catalog, the worlds biggest collection of 914s the worlds biggest collection of 914 parts, the worlds biggest and most passionate 914 weenie (yours truly) and the worlds most popular 914 tech publication touted by Road and Track magazine as "no 914 owner should be without it" AND have been dedicated to the 914 now for 36 years and until the last breath I take, we feel like we can claim the title.
Our tiny little claim to fame in this large world but I guess like any man it is important for him to claim something to feel worthwhile!!!!!!
How is that for self promotion??????
A quote from an e-bay ad!
Posted by: RJMII Sep 1 2010, 09:10 AM
Bah, SPAM I say, SPAM.
I remember seeing the "914 World Headquarters" back in the early 90's, before Al Gore invented the internet.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 1 2010, 09:16 AM
914 spam is the best spam!!!!
I always HATED spam when my mom would serve it. YUK.
Bah, SPAM I say, SPAM.
I remember seeing the "914 World Headquarters" back in the early 90's, before Al Gore invented the internet.
Posted by: RJMII Sep 1 2010, 09:19 AM
YUK is right. My sister cut her finger wide open on one of those cans trying to save the "spam can key" bloody mess that found her getting stitches and us never having spam again.
Posted by: realred914 Sep 1 2010, 10:31 AM
YUK is right. My sister cut her finger wide open on one of those cans trying to save the "spam can key" bloody mess that found her getting stitches and us never having spam again.
yummy spam and catsup, no wait thats blood, gag, puke!!!
Posted by: Gudhjem Sep 1 2010, 10:35 AM
To protect words and phrases you have to register them and trademark them and go through that whole process or it is nothing and anyone can use it. "914" is protected under VW/Porsche, so if they did not get permission from them, it is also a violation. This is a complicated area. Most enthusiast sites are ok, but when people use the names and stuff for business purposes, then they might get in trouble.
Not quite true. use in commerce will afford protection even without registering the mark. Besides, if "914" is being used to designate 914s or 914 products, it's likely going to qualify as nominative fair use. I think George is okay here, at least as far as trademark law goes.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 1 2010, 10:47 AM
Thankfully that stupid spam did not get into her cut and make it infected. Who KNOWS what is in that stuff unless it comes from Automobile Atlanta????
YUK is right. My sister cut her finger wide open on one of those cans trying to save the "spam can key" bloody mess that found her getting stitches and us never having spam again.
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 1 2010, 11:34 AM
I know of a place that has more 914 parts than you ...
Andy
Posted by: RobW Sep 1 2010, 11:44 AM
Is 914 Universe available? 
Posted by: Tom_T Sep 1 2010, 11:46 AM
A quote from an e-bay ad!
Yeah Jeff, you ARE nit-picking!
How many other businesses make the claim that they are THE world headquarters for something!?
Come on really!? ...... REALLY!?
Posted by: Tom_T Sep 1 2010, 11:48 AM
yummy spam and catsup, no wait thats blood, gag, puke!!!
OK - everybody now ........
Spam, Spam, Spam, Spaaaam, wonderful Spam!
Posted by: Root_Werks Sep 1 2010, 11:51 AM
Speaking of old stuff:
Found a T-Shirt the other day from another major 914 supplier of parts from....1991 or 1992 I believe? Can you guess who by the slogan?
"Your car is your catalog"
Any guesses, probably an easy one. 
Posted by: ericread Sep 1 2010, 11:55 AM
That's quite a boast. Given the right girl, my weenie is pretty passionate...
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Sep 1 2010, 01:16 PM
In Hawaii, spam is a staple for breakfast. "Spam and eggs, two scoops rice". Yum!
Posted by: SLITS Sep 1 2010, 01:24 PM
George serves his with grits.
I saw a image of his 914 world headquarters .... looked like a junk yard to me.
Posted by: messix Sep 1 2010, 01:32 PM
Yes Jeff we have been using the phrase since the middle 80's when no one liked the 914 and we were heavily promoting the car. We wanted to give it world status and I copped the phrase from several big companies who were using the phrase.
Because we at the time and still have the worlds best 914 car collection, the worlds best 914 printed catalog, the worlds biggest collection of 914s the worlds biggest collection of 914 parts, the worlds biggest and most passionate 914 weenie (yours truly) and the worlds most popular 914 tech publication touted by Road and Track magazine as "no 914 owner should be without it" AND have been dedicated to the 914 now for 36 years and until the last breath I take, we feel like we can claim the title.
Our tiny little claim to fame in this large world but I guess like any man it is important for him to claim something to feel worthwhile!!!!!!
How is that for self promotion??????
A quote from an e-bay ad!
pagent mom!!!!
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 1 2010, 01:42 PM
You are still young Eric.
That's quite a boast. Given the right girl, my weenie is pretty passionate...
Posted by: 76-914 Sep 1 2010, 07:30 PM
To protect words and phrases you have to register them and trademark them and go through that whole process or it is nothing and anyone can use it. "914" is protected under VW/Porsche, so if they did not get permission from them, it is also a violation. This is a complicated area. Most enthusiast sites are ok, but when people use the names and stuff for business purposes, then they might get in trouble.
That's not entirely true. I know of one case where an unnamed large corp assumed that and ended up with a big one in the rear. It's a great Sampson & Goliath yarn, told to me by my patents atty, several years ago.
Posted by: thomasotten Sep 1 2010, 07:53 PM
Well, I must say that I was absolutley shocked when I recieved my first catalogue from 914 World Headquarters back in the late 80's. It gave me a lot of inspiration.
George, you seem to get a fair amount of abuse and suspicion here, but I am glad to see you taking part in the forums.
Posted by: sww914 Sep 1 2010, 08:55 PM
Speaking of old stuff:
Found a T-Shirt the other day from another major 914 supplier of parts from....1991 or 1992 I believe? Can you guess who by the slogan?
"Your car is your catalog"
Any guesses, probably an easy one.
GPR.
It was a response to the many catalog requests that Dave received.
It's really hard to produce a catalog. He offered the explanation that he could keep his prices down if he didn't spend 6 figures on a catalog.
His prices were low, as they are now.
Posted by: Lou W Sep 1 2010, 11:31 PM
OK, Just asking because I have been a member here since Jan 03, after the split, and at least a few years before that at the club and I never noticed it!
It isn't a big deal, it just jumped off the page when I read the add!
What split?
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 2 2010, 09:33 AM
Please do not call 914s junk
George serves his with grits.
I saw a image of his 914 world headquarters .... looked like a junk yard to me.
Posted by: naro914 Sep 2 2010, 04:06 PM
A local guy in Charlotte (Terry) many, many years called his place 'The 911 Shop'.
Porsche told him to change it. It's now 'The 9-11 Shop'. Go figure.
Oh, and he has a GORGEOUS 914/6. And a bunch of other early cars...
Posted by: SLITS Sep 2 2010, 05:03 PM
Please do not call 914s junk
George serves his with grits.
I saw a image of his 914 world headquarters .... looked like a junk yard to me.
Uhhhhh .....uhhhh .... 914 World Recycling Center ... Yeah, that's the ticket.
Posted by: carr914 Sep 2 2010, 05:26 PM
One Man's Junk is another Man's Treasure
I think George has his people get yearly Tetanus Shots
Posted by: SLITS Sep 2 2010, 05:29 PM
One Man's Junk is another Man's Treasure
I think George has his people get yearly Tetanus Shots
That and the wind must not blow much there, otherwise it would be a field covered with ferrous oxide dust.
Posted by: Rleog Sep 2 2010, 05:36 PM
Shoulder, Pork and hAM.
Posted by: scotty b Sep 2 2010, 05:55 PM
Posted by: bandjoey Sep 2 2010, 10:56 PM
A local guy in Charlotte (Terry) many, many years called his place 'The 911 Shop'.
Porsche told him to change it. It's now 'The 9-11 Shop'. Go figure.
Oh, and he has a GORGEOUS 914/6. And a bunch of other early cars...
Invite him to MUSR with the -6
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