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Re: Whats all this about?
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lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au
Date: 
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 03:53:04 GMT
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Why try to stop us? Consider this: a number of Australian AFOLs dabble in
the dark side. What if Megablox etc were publicly exhibited under the
"LegOz" banner? I don't think TLC would like that!

Now this is a valid point, and something to be borne in mind, if we do put
on a public display (e.g. the train show). If the Lego word is used, then we
probably have to ensure there are no clones. If there are clones, then we
probably need to use some more neutral term like "brick".

Kerry



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  Re: Whats all this about?
 
Richie's made some excellent points. Consider the term Kleenex or even Coke. Yes we do have to be careful *if* we get any endorsement by Lego. Though having said that, we're much more likely to make mountain scenery out of Megabloks than with Lego (...) (23 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)

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  Re: Whats all this about?
 
(...) Although IANAL, a lot of my work covers trademark law (also, I know a lot about meat, but that's probably not relevent to this!). In order to maintain its trademark, TLG must not allow its trademark to become generic. (When you hear the term (...) (23 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)

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