Adding to the many legal ambiguities that already surround the design, production and distribution of 18xx games, Union Pacific Railroad has recently announced...
As any railfan can tell you, UP has always vigorously maintained control of its own logo. Dunno about its various acquisitions' fallen flags though. ... From:...
From what little I know when UP ate SP they're in the process of re-painting/numbering the engines to the UP yellow/gray standard. It seems that when they...
In a message dated 03/02/03 02:09:43 GMT Standard Time, DaveXBlanc@... ... As David Hecht said, UP have always been at least moderately aggressive in ...
I'm playing in an e-mail 1856. I opened the LPS, having bought the St Clair private, and opened it at $100 with 2 shares. I bought 2 '2' trains and now am...
... There has been a large discussion about this on rec.model.railroad. Perhaps to forestall any serious legal problems we should make sure to indicate in our...
... While the UP is, in fact, still repainting their acquired locomotive fleet to their standard Armour Yellow and Grey, they consider that trying to present a...
... This may be true, but two questions are certainly somewhat open legally: 1. Do the historic trademarks (for instance, SP) still exist even though no ...
In a message dated 03/02/03 22:15:42 GMT Standard Time, Billj@... ... Simple, straightforward, and probably correct. You'll refinance your company so...
hmmmm, First off you need to decide what you plan on doing with the LPS in the end game. Do you plan on trying to keep it or fold it in to the CGR? Starting...
IMHO you should make sure that the LPS can take a loan each turn so that you can afford a 3 train as soon as possible, preferrably even a second one (or a 4...
My gaming group has found that starting at $65 per share on the initial companies is more profitable in 1856 because you can afford to buy more shares. The...
... Discovery of use as a drug was 1897 by a chemist at Beyer. Bayer were forced to give up their "Aspirin" trademark in US, UK, France, and Russia as part of...
I'll tell ya...you learn the most amazing things from other people on the web! THANX for that neat piece of history, Noel! :-) Cheers, dh ... From: "Noel...
Regarding the trademark discusssion: I am a non-practicing attorney, but only took the introductory course on intellectual property in law school. This is...
In a message dated 04/02/03 14:47:53 GMT Standard Time, jonaflagg@... ... While the main thrust of your argument is spot on (i.e. $100 is certainly too ...
... I would still prefer $65 most of the time. If you manage to get last in the OR this way, you can often start out with a 3 train instead of having to waste...
I have played 56 a lot and seldom if ever see the LPS - when allowed to go last - not have to buy a pair of dueces. The last company to run will not have...
Hi, I've recently got the 18xx bug again and find myself in a regular four player 1841 game where the other three are well versed in the nuances of the game. ...
... Besides what you have pointed out, one must observe the following: - How much to bid on the concession? This is an open problem. - How well can the player...
... In my experience the IRSFF always dominates the game, due to two facts: 1. In brown phase, Milano is worth much more than any other place. Not having a...
... You bid too little on the concessions, it seems. ... How quickly does your group print money? ... That explains a lot. You misinterpret the rules. Rules...
For you, which is the best opening in 1870 for 4/5 player? I prefer to open Bourlington Route to 68 without private company or with the 20$ company. bye...
... with the ... Classical answer: It depends . . . 1) How many players? Strategy should change between a 3 player (starting with $700 each, plenty of...
Hi, thanks for the advice guys. Given the difficulty of defending an expensive new company opened too early, I think I'll try something else tonight. Regards, ...
pretty debatable - depends on the prices the private companies cost - It can be good to have the Bridge Company and start the Cotton route early because you...
Pretty close. The issue is what is the trademark being used for. If it is being used to identify a company (e.g. using Ford to identify a type of truck), than...
Trevor Dewey
tdewey@...
Feb 7, 2003 6:40 pm
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... I don't think so. 1870 is decided by explicit or otherwise implicit cooperation negotiations mainly during the opening about - cross-holdings (for...
all other things being equal, I love the Mopac opening . . . I perfer to budget it so I can buy three dueces, a three, and a four, if it's a three RR opening...
