Living Foods Tradmarked by Ann Wigmore Institute?

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[i am forwarding this message ...... Paula]An open letter to the Raw and Living Foods Movementby Brenda Cobb, author, and founder of Living Foods InstituteI am writing you to ask for your help in reference to a lawsuit that the Ann Wigmore Foundation, Inc. (New Mexico and Puerto Rico) has filed against me for using the terms "living foods" and "living foods lifestyle" and for teaching information about "living foods" and the "living foods lifestyle." They claim

that the terms or phrases "living foods" and "the living foods lifestyle" are their property with a registered trademark and only they have the right to use them.My first book is called "The Living Foods Lifestyle." It is my story of how I healed breast and cervical cancer using the principles of this healthy lifestyle. I was trained by Shu Chen in February 1999, then director of the Ann Wigmore Institute in New Mexico, who has

since resigned. Shu encouraged me to teach what I learned from her and told me that it was Ann Wigmore's dream that many people would learnabout this lifestyle and would go on to teach others. I have been in touch with Shu about this lawsuit and she is being very supportive of me, and does not agree with this suit. She has not been associated with the Ann Wigmore Foundation since December, 1999, and has recently opened her own living foods educational center in New Mexico.The Ann Wigmore Foundation apparently trademarked the terms "living foods" and "living foods lifestyle" in 1992 and was cancelled February 22, 1999, before being re-registered in 2004. They let the trademark expire in 1999 and did not

reinstate it until 2004. When I did research for my book title this did not come up.My attorneys are working on this case now and have told me that since there are so many other people using these terms and words and teaching about living foods that we are in need of emails or letters to support that these words have become commonplace among us. I would appreciate it so much if you would send me a letter in support of the fact that hundreds of teachers, writers, and leaders in this raw and living foods movement use these terms, including yourself, if you do, and that you do not agree that the Ann Wigmore people or any oneperson or group should own the rights to these words or any similar words or phrases exclusively.The more supportive letters received from you the better it will help this case. Dr. Gabriel Cousens sent me a letter of support and in it he says, "If the Ann Wigmore Institute wins a claim to 'living foods' and 'living foods lifestyle' there will be many additional lawsuits to follow."I believe that there is always a blessing in every situation and even though this lawsuit is extremely stressful for me I believe it will have a positive result for the greater good of all. This is, of course,

a concern to me because what I would like to see is unification among those of us who are teaching this way of living and eating, and I would like to see this suit resolved peacefully in a spirit of love and harmony.Please help me now so that we can put a stop to this suit without going to court, and hopefully avoid future lawsuits against other advocates of the raw and living foods lifestyle. My attorneys say that if the Ann Wigmore Foundation were to win this suit, then there will be many other suits to follow. I need as many letters and emails from the leaders, writers and teachers in this movement as possible. Time is

of the essence and we must act on this quickly. We must respond byMay 1 to the suit, so I need your letters by April 25, 2006.I know that all of you are very busy, but if you would please take a few moments to draft a letter to me by email and then send me a hard copy also, I will be most grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Brenda CobbFounder of Living Foods

Institute560 Elmwood DriveAtlanta, GA 30306Brendawww.livingfoodsinstitute.comDirect office line: 404-607-1816Cell: 404-625-1956Thank You For Your Support!----When it is dark enough you can see the stars

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Leslie Leddo <leslie wrote:

Hi Paula,

 

What do they need the letter to say.

~ For the record, I don't have any association with Brenda, I just found this

in my email box from the Raw Seattle Group. However, I most prefer to use the

term " Living Food " or " Live Food " as I educate people in my personal and

business life and was not aware of the trademark issue. I passed this on for

purposes of community awareness. I am sure everyone will have a different stand

on the issue.

 

What she wants in the letter is located at the bottom of her email, but it's a

long email, understandably easily missed!. Here it is pasted below....

 

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My attorneys are working on this case now and have told me that since there

are so many other people using these terms and words and teaching about living

foods that we are in need of emails or letters to support that these words have

become commonplace among us. I would appreciate it so much if you would send me

a letter in support of the fact that hundreds of teachers, writers, and leaders

in this raw and living foods movement use these terms, including yourself, if

you do,

and that you do not agree that the Ann Wigmore people or any one person or group

should own the rights to these words or any similar words or phrases

exclusively.

 

The more supportive letters received from you the better it will help this case.

Dr. Gabriel Cousens sent me a letter of support and in it he says, " If the Ann

Wigmore Institute wins a claim to 'living foods' and 'living foods lifestyle'

there will be many additional lawsuits to follow. "

 

I believe that there is always a blessing in every situation and even though

this lawsuit is extremely stressful for me I believe it will have a positive

result for the greater good of all. This is, of course, a concern to me because

what I would like to see is unification among those of us who are teaching this

way of living and eating, and I would like to see this suit resolved peacefully

in a spirit of love and harmony.

 

Please help me now so that we can put a stop to this suit without going to

court, and hopefully avoid future lawsuits against other advocates of the raw

and living foods lifestyle. My attorneys say that if the Ann Wigmore Foundation

were to win this suit, then there will be many other suits to follow. I need as

many letters and emails from the leaders, writers and teachers in this movement

as possible. Time is of the essence and we must act on this quickly. We must

respond by

May 1 to the suit, so I need your letters by April 25, 2006.

 

 

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lala

 

 

Leslie Leddo <leslie wrote:

Hi Paula,

 

What do they need the letter to say. I am happy to write but not sure

what they need.

 

Leslie

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

You know, before I read the thread on the link you posted, I was

under the (mis) impression that Brenda Cobb's institute in Atlanta

was a part of Ann Wigmore's institute. Maybe that was due to the

terminology, maybe not, but I definitely had them connected.

 

Anyone who wishes to write on Brenda Cobb's behalf may want to do a

bit of research beforehand, to make certain it is truly something you

wish to fight for.

 

Kristi

(who is still looking into it before making a decision)

 

On Apr 19, 2006, at 3:15 PM, jerushy1944 wrote:

 

> Yep. Ann Wigmore copyrighted the term. You are liable to get sued if

> you violate the copyright laws by using a copyrighted term

> commercially. This was posted on Doug Graham's forum several days ago

> and he gave some good answers. You can pick up the thread and follow

> it here: http://www.vegsource.com/talk/raw/messages/99922940.html

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

The open letter was posted on Roger's site, too, and the one who

posted it is still trying to say that it should be in the public

domain. Maybe so, but it isn't and that's that. Copyright law is

copyright law and I'm sure Brenda would be on the other side of the

fence if it were her copyright that was being violated. We can talk

about living foods and living foods lifestyle all day without getting

in trouble but if we put that title on a book, DVD, whatever, that's

when we cross the line.

 

Tommie

http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com

 

rawfood , Kristi <pixiechik wrote:

>

> You know, before I read the thread on the link you posted, I was

> under the (mis) impression that Brenda Cobb's institute in Atlanta

> was a part of Ann Wigmore's institute. Maybe that was due to the

> terminology, maybe not, but I definitely had them connected.

>

> Anyone who wishes to write on Brenda Cobb's behalf may want to do

a

> bit of research beforehand, to make certain it is truly something

you

> wish to fight for.

>

> Kristi

> (who is still looking into it before making a decision)

>

> On Apr 19, 2006, at 3:15 PM, jerushy1944 wrote:

>

> > Yep. Ann Wigmore copyrighted the term. You are liable to get sued

if

> > you violate the copyright laws by using a copyrighted term

> > commercially. This was posted on Doug Graham's forum several days

ago

> > and he gave some good answers. You can pick up the thread and

follow

> > it here: http://www.vegsource.com/talk/raw/messages/99922940.html

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think part of it also has to do with the dates that this other

book was published (or when her foundation was created). If it

happened when Ann Wigmore's trademark registration was lapsed then

there is no claim on the term " living foods " .

 

I, for one, know that I've seen those particular terms EVERYWHERE,

and certainly not always in connection with the Ann Wigmore

Institute.

 

 

 

rawfood , jerushy1944 <no_reply wrote:

>

> The open letter was posted on Roger's site, too, and the one who

> posted it is still trying to say that it should be in the public

> domain. Maybe so, but it isn't and that's that. Copyright law is

> copyright law and I'm sure Brenda would be on the other side of

the

> fence if it were her copyright that was being violated. We can

talk

> about living foods and living foods lifestyle all day without

getting

> in trouble but if we put that title on a book, DVD, whatever,

that's

> when we cross the line.

>

> Tommie

> http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com

>

> rawfood , Kristi <pixiechik@> wrote:

> >

> > You know, before I read the thread on the link you posted, I

was

> > under the (mis) impression that Brenda Cobb's institute in

Atlanta

> > was a part of Ann Wigmore's institute. Maybe that was due to

the

> > terminology, maybe not, but I definitely had them connected.

> >

> > Anyone who wishes to write on Brenda Cobb's behalf may want to

do

> a

> > bit of research beforehand, to make certain it is truly

something

> you

> > wish to fight for.

> >

> > Kristi

> > (who is still looking into it before making a decision)

> >

> > On Apr 19, 2006, at 3:15 PM, jerushy1944 wrote:

> >

> > > Yep. Ann Wigmore copyrighted the term. You are liable to get

sued

> if

> > > you violate the copyright laws by using a copyrighted term

> > > commercially. This was posted on Doug Graham's forum several

days

> ago

> > > and he gave some good answers. You can pick up the thread and

> follow

> > > it here:

http://www.vegsource.com/talk/raw/messages/99922940.html

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I do not and can not speak for the Institutes or the Foundation and I know

nothing nor have any ability to speak about the lawsuit. I just teach

classes.

 

 

 

I do know that those involved with managing these NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS

and FOUNDATION founded by Dr. Ann Wigmore take very seriously their

responsibility of protecting the integrity of the life work of Dr. Ann.

 

 

 

Those who work at managing the Institutes and Foundation, that Dr. Ann left

behind, have dedicated their lives to spreading her work throughout the

world in the most open and positive way. Though I do not know any specifics

of the suit, I do know the loving nature of the hearts and minds of those

who work at these struggling non-profits and I can only imagine the

difficulties that have led them to this unfortunate action of having to file

suit to protect the work of Dr. Ann Wigmore. I do not know anything about

this person who is reportedly profiting from her work.

 

 

 

I can only say, be sure YOU get all the facts before taking sides.

 

 

 

All the best,

 

Tom Spontelli

 

 

 

 

 

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Tom Spontelli

 

Instructor

 

Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hello,

 

The living foods lifestyle is uniquely associated with

Ann Wigmore and her teachings. She created the term

to differentiate her research and findings from the

raw foodist movement. Living foods, as you know, is a

very particular healing regime of eating particular

blended fruits and veggies, fermented foods, and live

sprouted nuts and seeds in a specific proportion to

acheive perfect health and healing. When I say, " The

Living Foods Lifestyle " I am referring specifically to

Ann Wigmore's approach. I would not use this term as

a title for my own book about the living foods

lifestyle if I were to write one.

 

all the best,

 

Michael

 

--- Paula Wood <wolfmother1 wrote:

 

> [i am forwarding this message ...... Paula]

>

>

> An open letter to the Raw and Living Foods Movement

> by Brenda Cobb, author, and founder of Living Foods

> Institute

>

> I am writing you to ask for your help in reference

> to a lawsuit that the Ann Wigmore Foundation, Inc.

> (New Mexico and Puerto Rico) has filed against me

> for using the terms " living foods " and " living foods

> lifestyle " and for teaching information about

> " living foods " and the " living foods lifestyle. "

> They claim that the terms or phrases " living foods "

> and " the living foods lifestyle " are their property

> with a registered trademark and only they have the

> right to use them.

[Guest guest]

Brenda I am very sorry you have encountered the issues you have with the

PR and NM Ann Wigmore Institutes. However, copyrights are copyrights.

BUT, since 5 years passed, during which time the name " Living Foods " was

" open " for use, I am certain GREAT COUNSEL can assist you.

 

It is my belief, given my experience of the NM Ann Wigmore Institute,

which should be closed down by health authorities in my opinion, that

monetary motives are at work. While I cannot speak about the PR

Institute, I can say my experience with the people associated with and

running the NM Institute, have been trying to sell it (to personally

pocket monies), and are of questionable integrity. Again, this is my

personal opinion. Beware. Your counsel must carefully investigate the

persons responsible for this legal action.

 

I find it more than unfortunate that the anyone of the " Living Foods "

community would attack another. Needless to say, I agree also with

Gabriel Cousins. I am certain Brian Clements of the HHI would agree as

well. Perhaps you should consult with him as well. O

 

Best 2 U,

 

Anne Kaspar

 

Health and Wellness Consultant

 

BodyByBliss.com

 

bodybybliss <bodybybliss

 

505.690.0169

 

 

 

 

 

 

rawfood , jerushy1944 <no_reply wrote:

>

> Yep. Ann Wigmore copyrighted the term. You are liable to get sued if

> you violate the copyright laws by using a copyrighted term

> commercially. This was posted on Doug Graham's forum several days ago

> and he gave some good answers. You can pick up the thread and follow

> it here: http://www.vegsource.com/talk/raw/messages/99922940.html

>

> Tommie

> http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com

>

> rawfood , Paula Wood wolfmother1@ wrote:

> >

> > [i am forwarding this message ...... Paula]

> >

> >

> > An open letter to the Raw and Living Foods Movement

> > by Brenda Cobb, author, and founder of Living Foods Institute

> >

> > I am writing you to ask for your help in reference to a lawsuit

> that the Ann Wigmore Foundation, Inc. (New Mexico and Puerto Rico)

> has filed against me for using the terms " living foods " and " living

> foods lifestyle " and for teaching information about " living foods "

> and the " living foods lifestyle. " They claim that the terms or

> phrases " living foods " and " the living foods lifestyle " are their

> property with a registered trademark and only they have the right to

> use them.

> >

> > My first book is called " The Living Foods Lifestyle. " It is my

> story of how I healed breast and cervical cancer using the principles

> of this healthy lifestyle. I was trained by Shu Chen in February

> 1999, then director of the Ann Wigmore Institute in New Mexico, who

> has since resigned. Shu encouraged me to teach what I learned from

> her and told me that it was Ann Wigmore's dream that many people

> would learn

> > about this lifestyle and would go on to teach others. I have been

> in touch with Shu about this lawsuit and she is being very supportive

> of me, and does not agree with this suit. She has not been associated

> with the Ann Wigmore Foundation since December, 1999, and has

> recently opened her own living foods educational center in New Mexico.

> >

> > The Ann Wigmore Foundation apparently trademarked the terms " living

> foods " and " living foods lifestyle " in 1992 and was cancelled

> February 22, 1999, before being re-registered in 2004. They let the

> trademark expire in 1999 and did not reinstate it until 2004. When I

> did research for my book title this did not come up.

> >

> > My attorneys are working on this case now and have told me that

> since there are so many other people using these terms and words and

> teaching about living foods that we are in need of emails or letters

> to support that these words have become commonplace among us. I would

> appreciate it so much if you would send me a letter in support of the

> fact that hundreds of teachers, writers, and leaders in this raw and

> living foods movement use these terms, including yourself, if you do,

> and that you do not agree that the Ann Wigmore people or any one

> > person or group should own the rights to these words or any similar

> words or phrases exclusively.

> >

> > The more supportive letters received from you the better it will

> help this case. Dr. Gabriel Cousens sent me a letter of support and

> in it he says, " If the Ann Wigmore Institute wins a claim to 'living

> foods' and 'living foods lifestyle' there will be many additional

> lawsuits to follow. "

> >

> > I believe that there is always a blessing in every situation and

> even though this lawsuit is extremely stressful for me I believe it

> will have a positive result for the greater good of all. This is, of

> course, a concern to me because what I would like to see is

> unification among those of us who are teaching this way of living and

> eating, and I would like to see this suit resolved peacefully in a

> spirit of love and harmony.

> >

> > Please help me now so that we can put a stop to this suit without

> going to court, and hopefully avoid future lawsuits against other

> advocates of the raw and living foods lifestyle. My attorneys say

> that if the Ann Wigmore Foundation were to win this suit, then there

> will be many other suits to follow. I need as many letters and emails

> from the leaders, writers and teachers in this movement as possible.

> Time is of the essence and we must act on this quickly. We must

> respond by

> > May 1 to the suit, so I need your letters by April 25, 2006.

> >

> > I know that all of you are very busy, but if you would please take

> a few moments to draft a letter to me by email and then send me a

> hard copy also, I will be most grateful. Thank you from the bottom of

> my heart.

> >

> > Brenda Cobb

> > Founder of Living Foods Institute

> > 560 Elmwood Drive

> > Atlanta, GA 30306

> > Brenda@

> > www.livingfoodsinstitute.com

> > Direct office line: 404-607-1816

> > Cell: 404-625-1956

> >

> > Thank You For Your Support!

> >

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