Adding to the many legal ambiguities that already surround the design, production and distribution of 18xx games, Union Pacific Railroad has recently announced...
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David G.D. Hecht
dhecht05
Feb 3, 2003 5:50 am
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:...
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Tom M
starfury_42
Feb 3, 2003 6:46 am
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...
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Maisnestce@...
maisnestce
Feb 3, 2003 4:19 pm
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 ...
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William W. Jaffe
bigbilltheco...
Feb 3, 2003 10:14 pm
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...
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William R. Dixon
billdixonbc
Feb 3, 2003 10:55 pm
... 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...
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Dave Mitton
d_mitton
Feb 4, 2003 2:11 am
... 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...
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John David Galt
john_david_galt
Feb 4, 2003 7:10 am
... 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 ...
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Maisnestce@...
maisnestce
Feb 4, 2003 12:05 pm
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...
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Brian Yeomans
vroomsocko
Feb 4, 2003 2:02 pm
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...
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David G.D. Hecht
dhecht05
Feb 4, 2003 2:05 pm
... From: "John David Galt" <jdg@...> To: <18xx@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 1:16 AM Subject: Re: [18xx] New Legal...
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Gregor Zeitlinger
apollonolymp
Feb 4, 2003 2:20 pm
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...
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jonaflagg@...
jonflagg
Feb 4, 2003 2:45 pm
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...
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Noel Leaver
noelleaver
Feb 4, 2003 2:46 pm
... 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...
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David G.D. Hecht
dhecht05
Feb 4, 2003 2:55 pm
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...
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Chris Kolenda
cgkolenda
Feb 4, 2003 4:02 pm
Regarding the trademark discusssion: I am a non-practicing attorney, but only took the introductory course on intellectual property in law school. This is...
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Maisnestce@...
maisnestce
Feb 4, 2003 8:17 pm
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 ...
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Gregor Zeitlinger
apollonolymp
Feb 4, 2003 8:24 pm
... I would still prefer $65 most of the time. If you manage to get last in the OR this way, you can often start out with a 3 train instead of having to waste...
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cherrypw@...
cherrypw79
Feb 4, 2003 11:30 pm
I have played 56 a lot and seldom if ever see the LPS - when allowed to go last - not have to buy a pair of dueces. The last company to run will not have...
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rhiellagh <dallen@...
rhiellagh
Feb 5, 2003 11:13 am
Hi, I've recently got the 18xx bug again and find myself in a regular four player 1841 game where the other three are well versed in the nuances of the game. ...
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Robert Jasiek
z51413
Feb 5, 2003 12:26 pm
... Besides what you have pointed out, one must observe the following: - How much to bid on the concession? This is an open problem. - How well can the player...
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John David Galt
john_david_galt
Feb 5, 2003 7:09 pm
... In my experience the IRSFF always dominates the game, due to two facts: 1. In brown phase, Milano is worth much more than any other place. Not having a...
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Robert Jasiek
z51413
Feb 5, 2003 8:34 pm
... You bid too little on the concessions, it seems. ... How quickly does your group print money? ... That explains a lot. You misinterpret the rules. Rules...
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Acido
acidox99
Feb 7, 2003 11:42 am
For you, which is the best opening in 1870 for 4/5 player? I prefer to open Bourlington Route to 68 without private company or with the 20$ company. bye...
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ptlindy <ptlindy@....
ptlindy
Feb 7, 2003 1:00 pm
... with the ... Classical answer: It depends . . . 1) How many players? Strategy should change between a 3 player (starting with $700 each, plenty of...
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rhiellagh <dallen@...
rhiellagh
Feb 7, 2003 2:38 pm
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, ...
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jonaflagg@...
jonflagg
Feb 7, 2003 2:46 pm
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...
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Trevor Dewey
tdewey@...
Feb 7, 2003 6:40 pm
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...
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Robert Jasiek
z51413
Feb 8, 2003 12:50 am
... I don't think so. 1870 is decided by explicit or otherwise implicit cooperation negotiations mainly during the opening about - cross-holdings (for...
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cherrypw@...
cherrypw79
Feb 8, 2003 3:27 am
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...
