Tamils distribute 30 minutes in 20 minutes look
Secondos and Secandas from Sri Lanka distributed a free newspaper on Thursday to draw attention to the suffering of the people in their home country. The publishers copied the logo of the commuter newspaper *20 Minuten*, changing it to *30 Minuten*.
Secondos and Secandas from Sri Lanka distributed a free newspaper on Thursday to draw attention to the suffering of the population in their home country. The publishers copied the logo of the commuter newspaper 20 Minuten and transformed it into 30 Minuten. According to SDA, the publisher of the twelve-page newspaper is apparently an "Verein 30 Minuten". The aim of the newspaper is to shake people up and "spread the cry for help" in Switzerland, "the country of humanitarian tradition", according to the last page. The editors accuse Bern of remaining silent about the conflict "as if everything were fine in Sri Lanka".
20 Minuten had not been informed in advance about the publication of 30 Minuten, according to a request from SDA. Marcel Kohler, Managing Director of 20 Minuten, spoke of "clear trademark infringement", which is punishable in the case of intent. "We will ask the association to assure us that the case will not be repeated," said Kohler. Even if the conflict in Sri Lanka is a tragedy, 20 Minuten cannot accept that the newspaper is being used for a campaign. 20 Minuten reserves the right to take further steps, says Kohler.
20 Minuten had not been informed in advance about the publication of 30 Minuten, according to a request from SDA. Marcel Kohler, Managing Director of 20 Minuten, spoke of "clear trademark infringement", which is punishable in the case of intent. "We will ask the association to assure us that the case will not be repeated," said Kohler. Even if the conflict in Sri Lanka is a tragedy, 20 Minuten cannot accept that the newspaper is being used for a campaign. 20 Minuten reserves the right to take further steps, says Kohler.
