Best Buy's Geek Squad Looks to Shut Down God Squad With Legal Threat

From DailyTech: Father Luke Strand of the Holy Family Parish in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, has a pretty interesting ride. He drives around town in a black Volkswagen Beetle with a logo featuring the phrase "God Squad" emblazoned on it. That logo and the vehicle itself bear a striking similarity to the mobile service vehicles of Best Buy's service team, the Geek Squad.

Apparently, Best Buy isn't pleased with its look being appropriated by this man of the cloth. Lawyers for the electronics retailer sent Father Strand a cease-and-desist letter telling him to ditch the logo or face consequences.

Father Strand mentioned the letter at his Sunday Mass.

Speaking to the Fond du Lac Reporter, Father Strand defended the logo. He says he uses the logo as a creative way to spur discussions and bring his faith to the community.

Best Buy told reporters for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that while it appreciates Father Strand's sentiments, it cannot stand by and watch its trademarks be violated.

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