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A chance to help Al Jardine win back the rights to the name "Beach Boys Family & Friends"

For those who are uninformed, Brother Records Inc., upon the request of Mike Love, has filed a suit against Alan Jardine, lifetime Beach Boy, for using the name "Beach Boys Family & Friends" for his touring band which is composed of various family members & friends, including sons Matt & Adam Jardine, and Carnie & Wendy Wilson. Brother Records cites that the use of the name is trademark infringement, and that the band does not represent the images of "sun, surf, cars, and girls", because they include several rarities in their setlists and boast two female lead singers. Meanwhile, Mike Love, the unofficial instigator of the lawsuit, tours lucratively as the only original Beach Boy in what he calls "The Beach Boys", the ultimate hypocrisy.

You can help Alan Jardine defend his right to use "Beach Boys Family & Friends" as his touring band's name. Following are instructions provided by Marine Jourdan that are intended to help Alan Jardine win the lawsuit:

Please send a "Notarized Letter" via "Certified Mail" to (These Two Items Don't Apply To The International Fans - Just Make Sure You Get A Receipt For Your Letter):

Address Envelope to Al Jardine's Attorney:

Vincent H. Chieffo
Gipson, Hoffman & Pancione
1901 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90067-6002

Write the letter to the Judge:

The Honorable Harry L. Hupp
U.S. District Court
Central District of California
Western Division
312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

On the "Dear Line" write - "Your Honor:"

The case caption is:

Brother Records, Inc. v. Alan Jardine, et al
Case # 99-CV-3829

This goes on the reference line above "Your Honor:" and centered on the page.

The case topic is: Trademark Infringement

Write the Judge and tell him why you feel Al Jardine and the band, known to us as "Beach Boys Family & Friends" should be allowed to keep that name and have the right to earn a living being who they are = BBFF and your desire to want to see them perform near you as BBFF.

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