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Guys.... Lego has to protect their IP. That includes their trademarks (be that the word Lego or the image of the brick). If they don't, those things will morph into the public domain... so that in the end Megabloks could advertise themselves as (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <much good stuff snipped> Speaking as a *former* Lego employee (who knows that "Lego" should be in ALL CAPS), protecting their name and image is very important in the company. We were told to never refer to the bricks as 'Legos', they were (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The voice of reason. I agree with you 100%, Kevin. If my tone was too harsh in my reply, I apologize (are you listening, TLC?). I've just never liked the legal crud that we are all forced to put up with (for our protection, mind you) because (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Broader context (was Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) Right on. Here's to the future. Every club that acts responsibly, does interesting and neat stuff, and builds a good rep with TLC (well, with TLC individuals) makes it easier for the next one to leverage that good relationship and to move on (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org, lugnet.dear-lego)
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yes, to the future. And to messages where playful sarcasm doesn't fly. ok... seriously... 1. the registered symbol is a must. 2. do we want to change the name? I feel that having LEGO (R) in the club's name is important to truly define us. Others... (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) If TLC was upset about a 1x1 brick, imagine the kafuffle over this! Unfortunately, we need to make it a little more generic. I'll come up with something "brick-ish", but not too obviously "Lego-ish". I've been super busy the last few days, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <more good stuff snipped> As a *former* SONY employee, I should quote one of their slogans: "If it isn't a SONY, it isn't a Walkman." SRC Man, these ALL CAPS show up are all over the place... ;-) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) What about a Lego montage? Like say a Light Sabre, Castle shield, Tecnic beam, RCX Sensor type thing? Just a thought... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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