On January 18th 2002 we received an Email from Scott Publishing Co. Attorney demanding to cease and desist from any further use of the Scott Catalogue Numbers as well as further distribution of any publications, software, or on-line services containing the Scott numbers.
   Until we reach an agreement with Scott Publishing Co. we are stopping distribution of Phildex software and any on-line services containing the Scott numbers.

Our firm is general counsel to Amos Press Inc., dba Scott Publishing Co., Sidney, Ohio, USA. Scott Publishing Co. is the publisher of the Scott Catalogues and other Scott products.

I have recently been provided with e-mail correspondence from you offering a free trial version of Phildex that includes cross reference software including Scott numbers.

Scott Publishing Co. is the owner of federally registered copyrights on its stamp numbering system and the contents of the Scott Catalogues. Use of the Scott Numbering System without a written license agreement from Scott Publishing Co. is not permitted. The Scott Numbering System cannot be used or reproduced without the consent of our client.

We must insist that you immediately cease and desist from any further use of the Scott Catalogue Numbers as well as further distribution of any publications, software, or on-line services containing the Scott numbers. In order to avoid further action relative to this matter, I must receive from you no later than January 25, 2002 written confirmation of your acknowledgement of the copyright of the Scott Numbering System as well as your agreement to cease and desist from future, unauthorized use of the numbers.

You should be aware of the fact that Scott Publishing Co. will take all steps necessary in order to insure the continued enforcement of its copyright protection.

I trust this matter will receive your immediate attention and look forward to your prompt response.

Very truly yours,



John M. Garmhausen



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