--- In Wombles@yahoogroups.com, "random.cake" <redders@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Is anyone aware who owns the Wombles trademark these days?
>
> I am a Group Owner on a Freecycle group, we're currently facing a split from
the Global Freecycle Network as a result of a complete lack respect for UK base
volunteers, so we're looking for a new name and I and a few others feel that a
Wombles theme would be superb, if we can do it legitimately!
>
> Thanks for reading,
>
> Tom
>

Hi Tom,

the TV episodes are managed by The Cookie Jar Company (a Canadian company) you
may be able to find out from them...

http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/cj_shows_wombles.php

... the Womble name would still be the copyright of writer Elisabeth Beresford,
so you may have to approach her agent or publishers.

Tony Clark.