Toyota asks TundraSolutions.com to cease/desist. - Toyota Yaris Forums

田中秀樹 · 09-28-2006, 06:48 AM

heh. amuzing.

YamilR · 09-28-2006, 11:53 AM

Are they coming after this site next?

captainzerocool · 10-05-2006, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by YamilR

Are they coming after this site next?

Does Toyota own the name Yaris or are just using it UNTIL they get the rights for the name?

ChinoCharles · 10-05-2006, 03:21 AM

Haha, I told you Mark! These companies are RUTHLESS!

I would take the first step and send a letter to them regarding the use of the Yaris trademark NOW. If nothing else you'll be able to correct the issue now rather than later.

Katana · 10-05-2006, 07:00 AM

Υes I agree with ChinoCharles.

Better safe than sorry.

TrancosRt · 10-05-2006, 08:13 AM

They probably own the name :(.
However, I don't see why would they want to shut out site down if there's no commercial activities going own with the name! Same a Scionlife as far as I know: just an enthusiast website. However, I don't think it can hurt to send them a letter informing about the website and asking them nicely to keep using the name or sth like that, but again, I'm no lawyer...

johnnyfive · 10-05-2006, 10:10 AM

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which is engaged in commercial activities relating to Toyota products, including the sale of customer leads.

i belive they are telling people to go to specific dealers ships, which may be what is being frowned upon by toyota?

ChinoCharles · 10-05-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TrancosRt

They probably own the name :(.
However, I don't see why would they want to shut out site down if there's no commercial activities going own with the name! Same a Scionlife as far as I know: just an enthusiast website. However, I don't think it can hurt to send them a letter informing about the website and asking them nicely to keep using the name or sth like that, but again, I'm no lawyer...

I am not familiar with tundrasolutions.com since this is the first Toyota I have owned, but it mentions a leads system in the letter... I am assuming this has to do with the cars themselves, which is probably what set Toyota off to come after them. The only ventures taking place on this site are by aftermarket dealers who are giving members discounted prices, much different from the aforementioned situation. I do not think Toyota has any power to stop this, and looking over the site the only thing they can control is the image of their cars in the YW logo. Other than that, it is all user contributed and they have no power to stop this.

I get to send a letter to Chevy soon to address the same situation as I am part of a team currently developing cobaltkingdom.com. It was funny this popped up, as I just messaged YarisBueller about legal concerns regarding the use of manufacturer trademarks a few days ago. Anyone planning on taking their love of tuning to the web take note!

hasher22 · 10-06-2006, 10:11 AM

tundrasolutions was a good site too... fucking toyota

sam07yaris · 10-06-2006, 12:11 PM

BS to toyota. this is an enthusiasts site.

jeff_o · 10-06-2006, 01:18 PM

how bout toyotanation.com? i believe it's a large toyota portal as well.

paultyler_82 · 10-07-2006, 04:09 AM

Well, I beleive the situation with Yarisworld is a bit different, over on Tundra solutions you have to pay to gain access to the knowledge base... and there are a number of other ways they are making money in a fashon that Toyota obviously feels is questionable. As most of the documentation in the KB that you have to pay to gain access to is issued by Toyota, it can be construed to be copyrighted to Toyota, so I'd say they have every right to order Tundra Solutions to cease and desist.

jdgriswald · 10-07-2006, 12:41 PM

So are they going to sue anyone above the Arctic Circle for having tundra? Maybe this website has a solution for it!

Kitt · 10-07-2006, 04:32 PM

Guys Does anyone have a login for this website? i need to get some of the service manuals for my 2005 Yaris but it's asking me to register in and the registration asks me in what state I am and at what dealer did i got my car... Im actually from Panama and there is no options for me...

punch · 10-07-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitt

Guys Does anyone have a login for this website? i need to get some of the service manuals for my 2005 Yaris but it's asking me to register in and the registration asks me in what state I am and at what dealer did i got my car... Im actually from Panama and there is no options for me...

to get the manuals you have to be a paid member, and make something up duh!!!

Kitt · 10-07-2006, 08:37 PM

I see, never tough i had to pay...

tomjasz · 10-08-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitt

Guys Does anyone have a login for this website? i need to get some of the service manuals for my 2005 Yaris but it's asking me to register in and the registration asks me in what state I am and at what dealer did i got my car... Im actually from Panama and there is no options for me...

Pay up!

There are members posting PDF pages from the manual if you politeky ask

....but they are not accessible by simply joining.

There was a site up with a URL from this group to download. Otherwise an CD can be had for 10USD shipped off Ebay.

nsmitchell · 10-20-2006, 10:10 AM

tun·dra (tndr) Pronunciation Key
n.
A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs.

They must be working on a Solution to the Tundra! Like trying to get trees to grow and stuff, right??

09-28-2006, 06:48 AM	#1
田中秀樹 Drives: SW20 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 日本 Posts: 161	Toyota asks TundraSolutions.com to cease/desist. heh. amuzing.

09-28-2006, 11:53 AM	#2
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	Next? Are they coming after this site next?

10-05-2006, 07:00 AM	#5
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Υes I agree with ChinoCharles. Better safe than sorry. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

10-06-2006, 10:11 AM	#9
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	tundrasolutions was a good site too... fucking toyota __________________

10-06-2006, 12:11 PM	#10
sam07yaris Drives: 07 yaris sedan (silver) STICK Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tiverton, RI Posts: 244	BS to toyota. this is an enthusiasts site. __________________

10-05-2006, 03:21 AM	#4
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Haha, I told you Mark! These companies are RUTHLESS! I would take the first step and send a letter to them regarding the use of the Yaris trademark NOW. If nothing else you'll be able to correct the issue now rather than later.

10-05-2006, 08:13 AM	#6
TrancosRt View User's Garage Drives: 07 Silver HB Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 289	They probably own the name :(. However, I don't see why would they want to shut out site down if there's no commercial activities going own with the name! Same a Scionlife as far as I know: just an enthusiast website. However, I don't think it can hurt to send them a letter informing about the website and asking them nicely to keep using the name or sth like that, but again, I'm no lawyer...

10-06-2006, 01:18 PM	#11
jeff_o Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cedar Knolls, Morris County, New Jersey Posts: 97	how bout toyotanation.com? i believe it's a large toyota portal as well.

10-07-2006, 04:09 AM	#12
paultyler_82 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Meteorite Metallic Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 441	Well, I beleive the situation with Yarisworld is a bit different, over on Tundra solutions you have to pay to gain access to the knowledge base... and there are a number of other ways they are making money in a fashon that Toyota obviously feels is questionable. As most of the documentation in the KB that you have to pay to gain access to is issued by Toyota, it can be construed to be copyrighted to Toyota, so I'd say they have every right to order Tundra Solutions to cease and desist.

10-07-2006, 12:41 PM	#13
jdgriswald 5-Door Envy Drives: '08 Scion xD Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 120	So are they going to sue anyone above the Arctic Circle for having tundra? Maybe this website has a solution for it!

10-07-2006, 04:32 PM	#14
Kitt View User's Garage Drives: Thndr cl metallic HB 3 drs '05 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 793	Guys Does anyone have a login for this website? i need to get some of the service manuals for my 2005 Yaris but it's asking me to register in and the registration asks me in what state I am and at what dealer did i got my car... Im actually from Panama and there is no options for me... __________________ 10 years... alive and kickin'!!

10-07-2006, 08:37 PM	#16
Kitt View User's Garage Drives: Thndr cl metallic HB 3 drs '05 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 793	I see, never tough i had to pay... __________________ 10 years... alive and kickin'!!

10-20-2006, 10:10 AM	#18
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	tun·dra (tndr) Pronunciation Key n. A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs. They must be working on a Solution to the Tundra! Like trying to get trees to grow and stuff, right?? __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

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