[Lnc-business] Fwd: Violation of use of name rights

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

LNC members, 

Please see the link that Jared Hall, the LPIN Political Director has
sent.  This group isn't tied to , nor authorized by, the national
Libertarian Party.  Yet, are using the name "Libertarian Party" in their
fundraiser attempts.  I think a proper 'take-down' action needs to be
implemented asap. 

Also, Jared Hall wrote, and I think it's worth quoting here:

"Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears
no weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support,
and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate,
regardless of the level of office being sought."

---
Elizabeth Van Horn
LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)

-------- Original Message -------- 

 		SUBJECT:
 		Violation of use of name rights

 		DATE:
 		2020-05-07 03:00

 		FROM:
 		LPIN Political Director <politicaldirector at lpin.org>

 		TO:
 		Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org>

I believe our bylaws state who is and isn't allowed to use the name
"Libertarian Party." Article 5, Section 1 states the following: 

"No person, group or organization may use the name "Libertarian Party"
or any confusingly similar designation except the Party or an
organization to which the Party grants affiliate party status or as
otherwise provided in these bylaws." 

As such, I believe the following to be fraudulent at worse, and an
oversight at minimum by this individual: 

https://donorbox.org/libertarian-party-for-amash-id-c00745463 

https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00745463/ 

I also request that this be sent to the business list if need be. 

Keep in mind, that although I am bringing this to attention, it bears no
weight on the particular candidate with whom this alleges to support,
and I would do the same if it were in support of any other candidate,
regardless of the level of office being sought. 

-- 

Sincerely,

Jared Hall
Political Director 
Libertarian Party of Indiana 
402-580-0941
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