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hypernova:
He probably "sold" it to a friend/family/employee.

It's times like these you pray there's a "hell."  That thief needs to go there.  Fast, and without mercy.

Ya know, Foley, I bet you're a real swell guy in person.  Even if you are, it doesn't make this acceptable behavior.  Do things the right way, and stop the thieving.

Thanks for the clarification Doc.  That first post initially made no sense since I'm no lawyer, but after reading the second one, the first one was clear as day.
Thenasty:
I told DF that McDonalds had an Honest paying job opening. He is at it again.

DF if you come here and you know you will cause this will again be a HOT TOPIC about you, I am still happy to tell you that McDonalds still has some positions available. At least it honest and you can eat all the fries you want, just don;t try to TM the big yellow "M" or you will get fired.

Do the right thing and don;t be a BIG JERK again.
Searcher7:

--- Quote from: Patent Doc on September 16, 2006, 01:35:33 pm ---Fair enough  I will spell it out

David R Foley of Utlracade fame, as you amy remember usurped the MAME trademark as his own back in January 2005.   He allegedly did this because machines beig sold with mame on e-bay were unfairly competing with his Ultracade which costs thousands more.  We can argue the legitimacy of this move, if you want, it is definitely playing hardball.  However, the key to any trademark is actually using it and well OWNING it.  Clearly Dave didn't own MAME nor was he using it in commerce.  He wanted to shut others down by preventing them form using the word mame in their auctions. 

In a similar move, Dave has registered the trademark MULTICADE (Serial No. 76629621) as his own.  The mark he applied for is identicle to the mark sold here http://www.arcadeshop.com/parts.htm

http://www.arcadeshop.com/pics/multicade-marquee.jpg

In both cases, in the applicatin Dave had to sign a statement that he was the originator of the mark (clearly he wasn't) and he was not aware of the use of the mark anywhere in the country (again, he was aware).

Nobody who had rights to the mark (by virtue of having created the artwork...a copyright in the drawing or use of the mark...a common law trademark) opposed the mark during the opposition period when such complaints about a mark can be put forth.  Also, as Dave had not used the mark in commerce (requirements are you must own and use the mark) he had to file his application under an "intent to use" provision.  Dave is then given 6mos from the registration of the mark to show actual use.  The last day to do so was on September 14, 2006.  Miraculously, ahem.. Dave was able to do so by selling a single machine for $100 that had the multicade mark on the machine.  Disgustingly, the proof of the tiem sold was a sales receipt to person unknown and the identical picture as shown here

http://www.arcadeshop.com/cabinets/cabinets.htm

This is disgusting.

Regarding the mark i-ROMS. I am not aware of this being unfarely taken, just disapointed that an individual with a little less greed and a greater lielihood of using it will not be able to do so soon enough.

Was this post better?  I actually didn't want to post particulars because I know Dave trolls the forum and I was hoping he forgot about i-ROMS.  My thoughts were those that were aware of Dave's past would be able to understand the post without the details.  Sorry if I confused you.



--- End quote ---

Ok.

Why didn't the owners of the MAME and Multicade trademarks speak up. I'm assuming they knew what Dave was doing, correct?

If that is the case, then obviously they didn't care and didn't perceive Dave as a threat worth trying to stop.

It would not have been difficult to contact the United States Patent and Trademark Office to file a complaint.

Darren
RayB:
This can of worms was closed and buried a long time ago...
 ;D
_) (V) (-):
. . .but this post helps us nu kidz understand the funny smell wafting up from it.

Thanks for the history lesson!
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