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Trademark Usage Guidelines Policy for TransGo, LLC

Introduction

TransGo, LLC is an industry-leading manufacturer of valve body kits and components for the professional repair trade as well as racing and performance enthusiasts since 1959. Over six decades, TransGo has earned its reputation for exceptional quality, durability, performance, and unmatched technical customer service, trusted by millions of customers, installers, and end-users. In order to protect our intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and utility patents from infringement, we have established guidelines for the use of our trademarks by third parties.

TransGo Trademarks

  • TransGo owns the registered trademark “TransGo” for automotive transmission kits and components and installation instructions, and has used the trademark on a regular and consistent basis in commerce since July 1969. United States Trademark Registration No. 1,098,070.
  • TransGo owns the registered trademark “SHIFT KIT” for automotive valve body components and has used the trademark on a regular and continuous basis in commerce since September 1967. United States Trademark Registration No. 1,401,099. Ownership of the “SHIFT KIT” trademark for components for automotive transmission is uncontestable as affirmed by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in the action entitled TransGo, Inc. v. Ajac Transmission Parts Corp. et al, 768_F.2d 1001 (9th Cir. 1985).
  • TransGo owns the registered trademark “SK” for automatic transmission valve body parts sold as a unit for installation in the valve bodies of vehicle automatic transmissions; and valve body kits comprising separator plates and springs for installation in the valve bodies of vehicle automatic transmissions. This trademark has been used on a regular and consistent basis in commerce since July 1967. United States Trademark Registration No. 1,999,811.

Guidelines for the Use of TransGo Trademarks

  1. Any use of TransGo trademarks must be accompanied by the ® symbol, indicating that the mark is a registered trademark of TransGo, LLC.
  2. The trademarks must be used in their exact form as they appear in our trademark registrations. Any modification or alteration of the trademarks is strictly prohibited.
  3. The trademarks may not be used in any way that suggests an endorsement or sponsorship by TransGo of a third party’s products or services.
  4. The trademarks may not be used in any way that is likely to cause confusion among customers as to the source of the goods being offered.
  5. The trademarks may not be used in any way that is derogatory, defamatory, or harmful to the reputation of TransGo or its products.
  6. The trademarks may not be used in any way that implies a relationship with TransGo that does not exist.
  7. The trademarks may not be used in any way that is misleading or deceptive.

Prohibited Uses of TransGo Intellectual Property

  1. You may not link to any pictures on our website, nor directly copy any descriptions without our written consent.
  2. You may not use or copy our intellectual property (including our logos, trademarks, and copyrighted material) without our written consent.
  3. Any use of our intellectual property without our written consent is a violation of federal law and may lead to prosecution.

Reporting Infringement

If you have any questions regarding our intellectual property policies or if you would like to report a situation which you believe should be brought to our attention, please contact us at communications@transgo.com.

Conclusion

We take infringement seriously, monitoring and diligently protecting our intellectual property. Any unlicensed use of any of our trademarks is a violation of our exclusive rights and may cause confusion among customers as to the source of the goods being offered. We urge all third parties to comply with our guidelines and respect our intellectual property rights.