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Ultracade send Cease and Desist letter
DreamArcades:
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Yes, we have recently started including free copies for Atari 80 classic games with all our tables and kits. Unfortunately, I think ignoring the problem will not make it go away. I think I
teef two:
Unfair competition! Good grief. So they must think you are the Microsoft of the Arcade Cabinet world then.
I know nothing about US Law but this sounds very , very dodgy to me. Just an attempt by this idiot at Ultracade to remove the competition. Honestly this guy sounds like he is a right arse (and yes you can quote me on that - sue me in the UK why don't you and see how far you get!)
SirPeale:
Please post said letter here. I've done a lot of legal research, as have others on the board. Then we can see how much bunk this is.
jer2665:
god i'm sick of these guys.
IntruderAlert:
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