How does NAWS handle legal actions related to their literature?

NAWS, or the Narcotics Anonymous World Services, focuses on protecting its literature primarily by targeting commercial exploitation or significant trademark dilution. This approach is crucial for several reasons.

First, NAWS aims to preserve the integrity and availability of its literature to ensure that its message remains pure and accessible to those who need it. By specifically addressing instances of commercial exploitation, NAWS can prevent unauthorized individuals or organizations from profiting off its content, which is intended for the benefit of the community.

Second, they are also concerned about trademark dilution, which occurs when the uniqueness or value of their brand is undermined by unauthorized use. This protection helps maintain the reputation and trustworthiness of NAWS’ literature.

Overall, the approach taken by NAWS is proactive in maintaining control over their intellectual property while ensuring that legitimate needs are met, rather than pursuing legal actions indiscriminately or aggressively against every instance of misuse.