Kirsten Karchmer M.Ed., L.Ac. M.S. FABORM The Texas Center For Reproductive Acupuncture
I find it absolutely reprehensible that a clinic would knowingly choose the name of their clinic to profit from the success and profile of a colleague. As acupuncturists, we are faced with a dilemma of credibility. Our profession is so often viewed as a fringe therapy with mysterious benefits. That said, it is our obligation to endeavor to uplift the professionalism of Traditional Chinese Medicine. How can we do this when we are pillaging names of incredibly successfully clinics to benefit from the hard work and years of dedication that our colleagues have given to our profession? In my opinion, Lorne's hard work and commitment to advancing Traditional Chinese Medicine (and especially reproductive acupuncture) more than any other practioner in our field and this is how he is repaid…with thievery?
I hope that the folks at acubalance Chicago are aware that they are breaking the law and it is my greatest hope that they will chose the high road and do the right thing…not only for themselves but as our colleagues and as professionals.
I encourage everyone who shares in this outrage to contact the acubalance in Chicago and voice your opinions about stealing another clinics name.
Unless the name is trademarked or used as a corporate name/identity there's no reason not to.
For example, I made up a name, golden needle acupuncture, to see what came up on ggogle and found lots of people/clinics/businesses using this name. By the way, when you register your business name you can't use the same name as another business in your own city.
If you are concerned about your clinic name then go through the trademark process or incorporate your medically practce.
reprehensible!!!
Kirsten Karchmer M.Ed., L.Ac. M.S. FABORM The Texas Center For Reproductive Acupuncture
I find it absolutely reprehensible that a clinic would knowingly choose the name of their clinic to profit from the success and profile of a colleague. As acupuncturists, we are faced with a dilemma of credibility. Our profession is so often viewed as a fringe therapy with mysterious benefits. That said, it is our obligation to endeavor to uplift the professionalism of Traditional Chinese Medicine. How can we do this when we are pillaging names of incredibly successfully clinics to benefit from the hard work and years of dedication that our colleagues have given to our profession? In my opinion, Lorne's hard work and commitment to advancing Traditional Chinese Medicine (and especially reproductive acupuncture) more than any other practioner in our field and this is how he is repaid…with thievery?
I hope that the folks at acubalance Chicago are aware that they are breaking the law and it is my greatest hope that they will chose the high road and do the right thing…not only for themselves but as our colleagues and as professionals.
I encourage everyone who shares in this outrage to contact the acubalance in Chicago and voice your opinions about stealing another clinics name.
Clinic naming
Unless the name is trademarked or used as a corporate name/identity there's no reason not to.
For example, I made up a name, golden needle acupuncture, to see what came up on ggogle and found lots of people/clinics/businesses using this name. By the way, when you register your business name you can't use the same name as another business in your own city.
If you are concerned about your clinic name then go through the trademark process or incorporate your medically practce.