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Well here is the official response from VW of A, an un-adulterated "NO".
Hell is was surprised I got a response at all, it was a nice no.

Brian
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: VIC Web Responses [mailto:volktalk@vw.com]
>Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 9:18 AM
>To: 'bwagner@nissandiesel.com'
>Subject: RE: Logo Use Websites (KMM111445C0KM) 11/19 kd
>
>Dear Mr. Wagner,
>
>We appreciate your request for permission to use our encircled "VW" logo,
>other Volkswagen trademarks or images on your website.  The protection of
>our trademarks is routinely handled by our Legal Department, and they have
>provided the following reply to your request.
>
>Thank you for your request, and for your understanding of our ownership
>rights in the encircled "VW" logo and other trademarks, or images.  While 
>we
>appreciate your enthusiasm, it is our policy not to allow the use of our
>trademarks, or images on other parties' websites.  We must therefore 
>decline
>your request.
>
>Our VW logo is very famous and is a valuable asset of our company.  It has
>been registered as our trademark in the United States for over 40 years.  
>We
>use a variety of means to monitor any use of our marks, and images by third
>parties.  We have a comprehensive trademark enforcement program, and we 
>take
>action with regard to all offenders brought to  our attention.
>
>We appreciate your making contact with us regarding this inquiry and, 
>again,
>appreciate your enthusiasm for our products and our company.
>
>Kelly
>Volktalk
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: VW Club [mailto:VWCLUB@vsi-hq.com]
>Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 3:01 PM
>To: Wagner, Brian
>Subject: Re: Logo Use Websites (KMM111445C0KM)
>
>
>Dear Mr. Wagner,
>
>Thank you for contacting the VW Club. To ensure that your issue is
>properly heard, we have forwarded your information to our Volkswagen
>Customer Relations department. Please feel free to contact Customer
>Relations directly at vwtalk@vw.com.
>
>Thank you,
>
>VW Club
>
>Original Message Follows:
>------------------------
>I am in the process of building a web site about my 16 year old
>Scirocco.
>And wanted to find out if can put the VW logo on my site?
>
>Is this possible, would there need to a disclaimer stating that in no
>way I
>am affiliated with VW?
>
>All your help is appreciated.
>
>Brian Wagner
>Senior Manager - Sales Administration
>Phone: 972-756-5533
>Fax: 972-550-1255


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