Mr Agustin Arellano
(Director, Guetza Urantian Outreach Services of Mexico and Central America)
September 24, 2001
Dear Agustin:
I enjoyed having you as guest of Urantia Foundation for the evaluation of El Libro de Urantia, our spanish translation of the Urantia Book. I am sorry you weren´t able to stay with us the whole time.I am writing concerning some issues I have mentioned to you in the past, but thought perhaps I should now put it in writing. I understand you created jewelry, t-shirts, and hats for the conference in México held from 10 April Through 13 April, using "Urantia" and the Concentric Circles Symbol without the approval of Urantia Foundation.Believe me, I appreciate your enthusiasm but, perhaps you are not totally aware that Urantia Foundation has had the name "Urantia", and the three Concentric-Circles Symbol trademarked in México for many years. We have been using the marks extensively for the past six years and have a very strong legal position with the Mexican authorities.We would have been very happy to create these items for you if you have asked. We would like to ask that you let us know that you will not produce these itemas again and will instead allow Urantia Foundation Representative, Ana Beatriz Garcia to create this merchandise legally for the use of mexican readers and the sale of the same for the good of all readership.When we met in México, you showed me the symbol for your group and I noted that it used the three concentric circles. Please again be advised that those circles are a trademark used in Mexico representing Urantia Foundation´s services and products. Please consider another symbol with which you may continue your work.I am writing this as a friend and as one who is a fan of your outreach in México.I believe that the unification of all readers throughout the world is of primary importance. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the above.Best regardsTonya BaneyExecutive DirectorTB:smscc: TrsuteesAttorneysACTST