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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: Kees on September 09, 2003, 06:20:06 PM

Title: Amiga trademarks revived to Amiga Inc.
Post by: Kees on September 09, 2003, 06:20:06 PM

After a dispute with Genesi earlier this year about the Amiga trademarks, Amiga Inc. reclaimed the trademarks and succeeded in doing so.

Although the 'Current Status' of the trademark is: "Application was revived after being abandoned, will be forwarded for further examination", its seems not likely that another party can claim the trademarks.

Amiga trademark revived (http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76096557) - Genesi's application (http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78258059)

** thanks to lempkee for submitting **

Title: Re: Amiga trademarks revived to Amiga Inc.
Post by: Warface on September 09, 2003, 07:18:46 PM

Is it something they have/had to pay for, or is it something automatic?

Title: Re: Amiga trademarks revived to Amiga Inc.
Post by: Targhan on September 09, 2003, 07:43:22 PM

My guess is both.  At this point, it probably doesn't cost.  Once they get approval, they'll owe.  Then again, I'm just venturing a guess.

Title: Re: Amiga trademarks revived to Amiga Inc.
Post by: Trev on September 09, 2003, 08:00:25 PM

You can view the USPTO's fee schedule here: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/qs/ope/fee20030101.htm. An attorney is usually involved as well.

Because Amiga, Inc. has a prior claim and it still in business, only Amiga, Inc.'s written permission or transfer of the trademark would allow another entity to use it.