Dear Mr. Haines:
I am responding on behalf of the ABC. Should the membership of the AAOP
and AOPA and the ABC board of directors vote to consolidate, then the
trademarks of the ABC (it’s logo and credentials) will revert to the
ownership of the new association. However, the draft Bylaws of the new
association will stipulate that the ABC has the right to control the use of
those credentials and logo. If consolidation should be approved, the ABC
firmly believes that the ownership and use of its marks will continue to be
in the best interest of the patients.
Lance Hoxie
Executive Director
American Brd. for Cert. in O&P
—–Original Message—–
From: Wil Haines [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 1999 9:57 PM
Subject: Junk Mail for the uninterested about ABC and AAOP Trademarks
Sorry, but this request and discussion is no worse than some, including a
few clinical queries, that I have to sort through.
This is an open request to whomever is “qualified” to speak.
I have a few questions regarding the trademarks of ABC and AAOP. Who owns
them now? Who will own them after the consolidation, provided it passes?
What will happen to the Academy (AAOP) trademark, especially if the new
association is named the American Association of Orthotists and
Prosthetists (AAOP)? Is it possible that ABC, as we know it now, could be
dissolved, renamed, or that new standards for certification or membership,
including dues or other educational standards, could be changed and that
these changes could include a much broader group of “qualified”
practitioners? Please notice that I asked if this is possible? I am not
suggesting that is will happen, but would like to know if it is possible?
Thank you.
Wil Haines
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