Re: Re: Old games with dead trademark

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Old games with dead trademark

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: : A somewhat similar question--I am looking at the availability of a name and image that were trademarked together in the 80s. Both are now listed as "dead." Is that a general indication that they are available? One was listed as dead because of a section 8 cancellation the other as abandoned. I'd like to purse acquiring the marks, but I'm not entirely clear on what dead means. Any input is appreciated. : : Thank you. : Dear Jim, : The facts and law have to be carefully examined in order to be certain that there are no trademark or copyright problems. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 3008 Johnson Ave., New York, NY 10463 : 7185430266, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check® : : : : I am curious about old games with dead trademarks. I have done some basic research into some old games I used to play when I was younger. I would like to computerize them and put them on the web. The games that are in question have "dead" trademarks. The original game company has been bought and the games in question are no longer sold by the new company. : : : Can I just reuse the rules/boards/pieces (without the old company logo of course) from these games? Can I trademark it myself? : : : Thanks in advance : : : Patrick Clay

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