From: Jill Kahn Meltzer <meltzerj@pipeline.com>
To: zpub@sirius.com
Subject: trademark
Date: Friday, April 24, 1998 9:37 AM

Dear Mr. Peterson:

	The phrase "Anti-Defamation" was coined by the Anti-Defamation League in
1913, and has become inseparably associated with that organization,
according to several court decisions. As my letter indicated, one such
decision was from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in
Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith v. National Mexican American
Anti-Defamation League.  We don't claim "ownership" of the word
"defamation" but rather the rights to the phrase "Anti-Defamation"as part
of an organizational name.  

	Under federal law, proof of actual confusion is not necessary in order to
successfully bring a claim of trademark infringement.  It is sufficient to
show there is a liklihood of confusion. Because of the national reputation
of our agency, its international work and programs, there is considerable
name recognition associated with Anti-Defamation League.   That is in fact
why some groups improperly use the phrase -- in an attempt to gain from the 
good will and name recognition associated with the Anti-Defamation League.

	The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith is the formal name of the
organization established in 1913 and incorporated in 1946.   The
Anti-Defamation League is the same organization and is often used as a
shortened version of the name.  The web site address is www.adl.org.

	You are of course free to select an alternative name for your
organization.  Since we have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions,
we would be happy to furnish you with a list of other possible names which
you might want to consider.

	We don't mean to imply any opposition to the work of your organization,
neither do we necessarily endorse your group.  Our sole concern is
protecting our trademark.  

Sincerely, 
Jill Kahn Meltzer
Corporate Counsel