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quarterback:
--- Quote from: Shape D. on June 07, 2005, 11:08:25 am ---Or maybe its the fact he's selling things under the name Mameroom.com
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That's exactly what I was wondering. Was the term "mameroom" mentioned anywhere in your auctions?
KenToad:
--- Quote from: Shape D. on June 07, 2005, 11:08:25 am ---Or maybe its the fact he's selling things under the name Mameroom.com
So did you come up with the name for your site before MAME was around? and Have you asked them for permission to use the name mameroom? Sounds to me like you are using their name for your own good, and using thier reputation to make money. Thus leaving you with no room to complain.
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I'm pretty sure Mameroom was coined before MAME was trademarked. Also, it's a variation on the name. Are variations protected, i.e. treated as different names? Remember that no software is being sold here.
Cheers,
KenToad
VMJ Team:
--- Quote ---I don't believe it would just be that
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There is more than that. The FACT that Mameroom Designs LLC has been registered with the US government BEFORE "mame" was used commercially could prove futile for the mamedev trademark. They did not trademark M.A.M.E. or "Multiple arcade machine emulator" like they should have...they trademarked a desriptive name taken from "Mameroom", which is a derivative of "Gameroom". The mamedevs shouldn't put their foot down too hard, they may be stepping on a tack.
BTW. M.A.M.E. is still up for grabs. "Many Animals Mate Everyday" or something like that. Don't have the time, energy, or initiative to play dirty like that...but I'm sure someone has nothing else to do.
If anyone has any specific questions about this, I have someone qualified to answer them working on this.
KenToad:
Personally, it looks like the Mamedevs have screwed up royally. I hope they get back to you soon, CyberPunk.
Cheers,
KenToad
quarterback:
--- Quote from: CyberPunk on June 07, 2005, 11:15:42 am ---If anyone has any specific questions about this, I have someone qualified to answer them working on this.
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So, was the word "mameroom" anywhere in your auctions?
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