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Re: mech legalities
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Fri, 11 May 2001 15:45:12 GMT
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Actually,
I believe that the term Mech is derived from Mecha. Mecha I believe is a
Japanese word for machine. If this is the case, there can never be a
copyrighting of the word. Another term used is herc; this being derived from
Herculian(sp?). This term is used in the Earth Siege, Star Siege, Tribes
universe. I am not sure, but it may be used in Battledrome too. Either way,
this term is not copyrightable.
Bill
In lugnet.build.mecha, Matthew Gerber writes:
> I'm sorry...was that meant to be witty or scathing? Either way, you seem to
> have missed the mark...
>
> In lugnet.build.mecha, Richie Dulin writes:
> > In lugnet.loc.au, Matthew Gerber writes:
> > > I think you closer to the truth when you state that 'mech' and 'mecha' have
> > > become umbrella terms for the genré. Anyone can use them without
> > > possiblility of repercussions.
> >
> > See what could happen with all those North Americans wandering around
> > calling Lego bricks Legos?
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Richie Dulin
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| (...) I'm not sure about HERC, as it's an acronym used in that universe. It is derived from Herculean but it has its own provenance as well. Not to say that a company won't stick "TM" on it just to scare the unwary or uninitiated; TSR did this with (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| To be really correct...Mecha is the the japanese equivalent or rough translation..mecha would be written in katakana i belive and would be meka in romanji-this is just what i get from takeing japanse class and reading to wierd things... -John (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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