| 词条 | Patriot Guard Riders |
| 释义 |
| name = Patriot Guard Riders | image = Logo of the Patriot Guard Riders.png | image_size = 145px | motto = "Standing For Those Who Stood For US" | founded = 2005 | founding_location = Mulvane, Kansas | founded_by = Chuck "Pappy" Barshney | key people = George H Winslow, Jr. President | type = 501(c)(3) registered | region = United States of America | marque = | membership_est = 329,696 [1] | activities = Voluntary honor guard | website = www.patriotguard.org | abbrev = PGR }} The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) is an organization based in the United States whose members attend the funerals of members of the U.S. military and first responders at the invitation of a decedent's family.[2][3][4][5] The group forms an honor guard at military burials The organization is open to any persons, regardless of political affiliation, veteran status, or whether or not they ride motorcycles, as long as they have "a deep respect for those who serve our country". Some media reports have referred to the PGR as a motorcycle club.[6][7][8] Patriot Guard Riders' representatives state that they are "not a motorcycle club", but an "Internet-based organization" and "communication system" by which members are informed of funeral events.[9][10][11][12] HistoryThe group was formed in 2005[13] to shelter and protect the deceased's family against protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church, who claim that the deaths of American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are divine retribution for American tolerance of homosexuality. PGR members position themselves to physically shield the mourners from the presence of the Westboro protesters by blocking the protesters from view with their motorcade, or by having members hold American flags. The group also drowns out the protesters' chants by singing patriotic songs or by revving motorcycle engines.[13][14][15][16] Although initially founded by motorcyclists, the organization is open to anyone, regardless of political affiliation, veteran status, or whether they ride or not. The only prerequisite is "a deep respect for those who serve our country; military and first responders. The Patriot Guard was established in Mulvane, Kansas, at American Legion Post 136 in 2005.[17] The founder members incorporated the organization as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the State of Oklahoma on February 21, 2006.[13] The group's mission quickly expanded to include the funerals of law enforcement officers, fire department personnel, all first responders, and any active duty member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces from all previous wars and conflicts and is now largely focused on recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of dead service members as well as their families and loved ones. {{As of|2011|3}}, PGR reported over 220,000 members. In addition to their attendance at funerals, the group also greets troops returning from overseas at welcome home celebrations, deployment ceremonies, and performs volunteer work for veteran's organizations such as Veterans Homes. The group also assists families in financial difficulties with travel and housing arrangements, and visits military hospitals to encourage and honor wounded service members of the United States Armed Forces. Trademark lawsuitIn 2007, the Patriot Guard Riders attempted to register the name with United States Patent and Trademark Office. One of the organization's founding members and first President, Jeff Brown, who previously operated the PGR merchandise store, filed an objection. PGR rebuked this, stating in papers filed with the Patent and Trademark Office that Brown had been ejected as a director of PGR in November 2006, and had therefore relinquished all rights to the store and the organization's name.[18] After resigning, Brown filed a trademark request, but this was rejected since the PGR had submitted its own request.[19] PGR contacted all its members asking for donations to establish a defense fund for the lawsuit. {{As of |2012|07|16}} the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) rendered its decision to Brown's opposition of the PGR, Inc's registration. They stated: "The record further reflects that during Brown's tenure as Executive Director, despite his use of personal funds, he was acting in his official capacity when ordering the collateral merchandise to sell on the online store. Consumers who bought the goods prior to Brown's departure and the subsequent creation of "Twister's Store" were led to believe the goods originated from the PGR. Hence, Brown cannot prevail on his claim of priority since he cannot show by a preponderance of the evidence a prior proprietary interest in the word mark PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS for collateral merchandise. Decision: The opposition is dismissed."[20]Defending their trademarkAfter successfully registering multiple trademarks,[21][22][23] the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), Inc., began taking steps to enforce and defend its marks from unauthorized use. A group in Michigan split from the PGR but continued to use multiple marks while conducting fundraising activities, most notably adopting the name "Michigan Patriot Guard" (MPG). The PGR made multiple requests of the MPG to cease and desist utilizing the name and trademarks. When the MPG failed to comply, the PGR filed a lawsuit in US District Court of Flint, Michigan.[24][25][26] Before the lawsuit went to trial, the PGR and MPG reached a settlement. As part of the agreement, the MPG will change its name.[27] The organization's new name is Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans.[28] References1. ^As of April 23, 2011 {{Citation |url= http://www.patriotguard.org/Default.aspx |title= Membership: Overall (user accounts registered at web site) |author= Patriot Guard Riders |deadurl= yes |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110928143850/http://www.patriotguard.org/Default.aspx |archivedate= 2011-09-28 |df= }} 2. ^Patriot Guard honors fallen soldiers at funerals. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. By Erin Gibson Allen. 1-3-2008. 3. ^Guard' pays respects, shields spectators at funeral. By BRET LIEBENDORFER. 9-23-2009. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421000346/http://www.columbuslocalnews.com/articles/2009/09/23/multiple_papers/news/allsmithfu_20090923_0144pm_2.txt |date=2012-04-21 }} 4. ^Westboro Baptist fuels free speech debate. By Byron Wilkes. 9-23-2009. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928035814/http://www.mtsusidelines.com/opinions/westboro-baptist-fuels-free-speech-debate-1.528035 |date=2009-09-28 }} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://somd.com/news/headlines/2007/5419.shtml |title=Gay Haters Protest at Funeral of Female Marine Killed in Iraq |first=Patricia |last=Murret |work=Capital News Service |date=February 16, 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220163505/http://somd.com/news/headlines/2007/5419.shtml |archivedate=February 20, 2007 }} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/NBC_4_to_Present_Coverage_of_Veterans_Day_Parade_1111_20101110|title=NBC 4 to Present Coverage of Veterans Day Parade, 11/11 2010/11/10|work=WNBC|accessdate=5 January 2011|quote=hundreds of Veteran motorcyclists including the Rolling Thunder, Nam Knights, Patriot Guard and Legion Riders Motor Cycle clubs.}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/12/deadline_for_honor_flight_appr.html|title=Deadline for Honor Flight Birmingham approaching fast for vets|work=al.com|accessdate=5 January 2011|quote=The Patriot Guard Riders -- a motorcycle club that often attends military funerals}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=271534|title=Trip to Arlington National Cemetery special for Bern Twp. couple|work=Reading Eagle|accessdate=5 January 2011|quote=the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle club}} 9. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.maxwell.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123226656|title=Ride of respect: Patriot Guard Riders comfort the living, honor the dead|last=Wright|first=Kimberly|work=Maxwell Air Force Base|accessdate=4 January 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122072718/http://www.maxwell.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123226656|archivedate=22 November 2011|df=}} "Mr. Reynolds emphasized that the organization is not a motorcycle club." 10. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/O/index.ssf/2009/12/patriot_guard_riders_make_sure.html|title=Patriot Guard Riders make sure those who serve are honored in life -- and death|last=Sullivan|first=Julie|date=2009-12-05|work=The Oregonian|accessdate=4 January 2011}} ""We're not a motorcycle club," Loun said. "We're an Internet-based organization that comes together when it's needed. After that, we all go back to our own lives." 11. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.omaha.com/article/20100815/NEWS01/708159823|title=Thunderous tribute|last=Ruggles|first=Rick|date=2010-08-15|work=Omaha.com|accessdate=4 January 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120911175313/http://www.omaha.com/article/20100815/NEWS01/708159823|archivedate=11 September 2012|df=}} "It's not a motorcycle club but rather a communication system, Knudsen said, by which members are informed of funerals, sendoffs and other events." 12. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1593364074/Spitz-The-leader-of-a-very-proud-pack|title=The leader of a very proud pack|last=Spitz|first=Julia|date=2009-03-08|work=The Milford Daily News|accessdate=4 January 2011}} "We're an organization, not a motorcycle club. We have no meetings. We have no dues. The only time we get together is for mission planning or missions. Almost all our communication is through the Web site or e-mail." 13. ^{{citation |title= Notorious church group threatens to protest SEALs funeral |first=John |last= Nickerson |date= August 18, 2011 |url= http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Notorious-church-group-threatens-to-protest-SEALs-2082924.php#ixzz1VXgtfj6B |newspaper= Connecticut Post |accessdate= 2011-08-19 }} 14. ^{{citation |title= Riders get to shine in film |first= Anne |last= Neville |date= July 23, 2011 |newspaper= Buffalo News |url= http://www.buffalonews.com/city/article499027.ece |accessdate= 2011-08-19}} 15. ^{{Citation |title= Revving Their Engines, Remembering a War's Toll |newspaper= New York Times |first= Alan |last=Feur |date= May 29, 2006 |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/29/nyregion/29patriot.html }} 16. ^{{Citation |title= Anti-gay church hounds military funerals |first= Julian |last= Borger |newspaper= The Guardian |date= 18 April 2006 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/apr/18/usa.gayrights |accessdate= 2011-08-19 }} 17. ^www.al136.com - Paul Stewart Irwin American Legion Post 136 Homepage 18. ^1 2 {{cite web | url= http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91181448&pty=OPP&eno=5 | publisher= United States Patent and Trademark Office | title= Amended Answer submission | date= 30 January 2008 | work= TTABVUE. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Inquiry System | accessdate= 12 December 2010}} 19. ^{{cite web | url= http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/ttabvue-91181448-OPP-16.pdf |format= PDF | title= Motion for Summary Judgment | date= 22 January 2009 | accessdate= 12 December 2010 | publisher= United States Patent and Trademark Office }} 20. ^{{cite web | url= http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?qs=77041061 | publisher= United States Patent and Trademark Office | title= Opposition: Number: 91181448 | work= TTABVUE. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Inquiry System | accessdate= July 16, 2013}} 21. ^Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR): PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS "RIDING WITH RESPECT" http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=77040379&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch 22. ^Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR): PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4482897&caseType=US_REGISTRATION_NO&searchType=statusSearch 23. ^Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR):"RIDING WITH RESPECT" http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4528997&caseType=US_REGISTRATION_NO&searchType=statusSearch 24. ^Patriot Guard Riders Claim Former Affiliate Infringes Trademarks: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-18/mylan-clear-channel-aereo-globus-intellectual-property 25. ^Justia Dockets & Filings: Patriot Guard Riders, Inc. v. Michigan Patriot Guard, Inc. http://dockets.justia.com/docket/michigan/miedce/2:2014cv12746/293047 26. ^Lawsuit Details: Patriot Guard Riders, Inc. v. Michigan Patriot Guard, Inc. {{cite web |url=http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/trademark-lawsuits/michigan-eastern-district-court/847511/patriot-guard-riders-inc-v-michigan-patriot-guard-inc/summary/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-07-26 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140805001800/http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuits/trademark-lawsuits/michigan-eastern-district-court/847511/patriot-guard-riders-inc-v-michigan-patriot-guard-inc/summary/ |archivedate=2014-08-05 |df= }} 27. ^Michigan Patriot Guard forced to change name after federal lawsuit settlement http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2014/07/michigan_patriot_guard_forced.html 28. ^http://michiganpatriotguard.org/{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} External links{{commons category}}
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