EA Asks Gov't To Dump Ridiculous Langdell 'Edge' Trademarks
from the about-time dept
Earlier this year, we wrote about Tim Langdell and his claim of owning a trademark on the word "edge" when used in any kind of video game. Of course, Langdell last came out with a game himself in 1994, which makes the whole trademark claim pretty iffy. You need to be using your mark in commerce for it to be valid. Instead, Langdell just seems to be trying to stop anyone else from using the word "edge." Thankfully (as a bunch of you sent in), EA has finally decided to stand up and ask the USPTO to dump Langdell's trademarks. Beyond claiming that the marks are abandoned, EA is also claiming that they were obtained through fraudulent means. Either way, it seems that the basic "moron in a hurry" test should knock out most of Langdell's claims. It's too bad how rarely that test is used...
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I think EA has done many a stupid thing over the years (as well as run quite a few game series in the ground).
However, lately they seem to be starting to wise up.
As long as they continue this good trend of standing up for what is right (I know, it is relative person to person) such as fighting pointless trademarks and lawsuits, as well maintaining the customer oriented approach (no DRM allowed) I just may come to respect them again.
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Then the jackasses can get started on bringing baseball back to PC Gaming.
I can only update on www.mvpmods.com
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If EA douse keep up their path and works to show the gamers respect we will eventually respect them back.
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The relevant game
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Langdell was more than happy to push around smalltime developers. Now that he's pissed off the giant that is EA? LANGDELL IS SMALLTIME.
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