An attorney representing St. John's University has sent a letter to STJ University regarding their use of the abbreviation "STJ" which is the same as St. John's trademark. St. John's University has multiple campuses and offers online classes, while STJ University only offers online classes and does not have a campus. The letter demands that STJ cease advertising using the STJ abbreviation and clarify they are not affiliated with St. John's University, or else legal action will be pursued for trademark infringement. A response is required within five business days.
1. Korina Garcia
5th Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 11278
September 30th, 2013
STJ University
30 Grand Street
Hamden, Ct 06198
Dear STJ:
It has been brought to my attention that the
University that you are advertizing, STJ, has the same
exact abbreviations that my client has. This is forming a
great deal of bewilderment because my client, St. John’s
University, uses the ellipsis “STJ” as a trademark.
It is to the best of my knowledge, STJ University does
not have a campus but offers online classes whereas St.
John’s University has more than one campus throughout the
world and provides online classes as well. St. John’s
University has ownership of the trademark due to its
popularity around the world.
In order to prevent any further confusion between
these two Universities, my client and I demand that STJ
remove any further advertisement and post a bulletin that
STJ has no affiliation with St. John’s University. If you
do not comply we will pursue legal actions for trademark
infringement.
If you do not respond within five business days of
receipt of this letter, we will serve a complaint.
Best Regards,
Korina L. Garcia