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Former Nazi designer sues VW over logo

Vw_logo_largeVolkswagen is getting some particularly unwelcome attention this week, as an elderly former Nazi graphic designer is suing the company, seeking credit for helping to design the automaker’s famous logo. Nikolai Borg, 86, who now lives in Austria, says he has paperwork that can prove his involvement in the development of the VW logo 65 years ago. He doesn’t want any cash, says his lawyer—he just wants to live to see his work acknowledged. Volkswagen denies that Borg was involved in the design. The legal case begins next week in a Vienna court.

—Posted by Tim Nudd

May 26, 2005 | Permalink

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Tank drivers wanted.

Posted by: Bob | May 26, 2005 8:51:18 AM

It'll make your haus look bigger.

Posted by: Thomas | May 27, 2005 10:46:21 AM

Montagsauto.

Posted by: Bob Shiffrar | May 27, 2005 11:04:23 AM

nazi

Posted by: | Jul 6, 2005 10:46:00 PM

60 years are enough.
the second generation, my children in the 3rd generation after ww2 are very proud of---no war---what is the VW standing for, ---for a very important industry, not more...

Posted by: markus | Dec 4, 2005 5:11:45 PM

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