Holy duck, Atari is going against Atari-forum for trademark use!

[Gryzor]

This is just crazy, stupid, sad and a major sign of asshole-ness:
http://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=26131


Basically, their host got a TM dispute from Atari:

Dear STEVE SHICKLES:


I am writing on behalf of Atari, Inc./Atari Interactive, Inc. (?Atari?), which is one of the world?s most-recognized and leading interactive entertainment software companies. Atari is a global producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for all market segments and all interactive game platforms.


Atari owns many valuable and famous trademarks, designs, and trade dress, including but not limited to the Atari word mark and Atari logo, which it uses to identify its Atari brand products (?Atari Marks?). Atari owns and/or controls the intellectual property, including copyright and trademark rights, associated with its entertainment software products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids?, Centipede?, Missile Command?, Pong?, Test Drive?, Backyard Sports?, Ghostbusters?, and Rollercoaster Tycoon?. Atari also leverages the power of its franchises to deliver movies and merchandise to consumers around the world.


Atari is the owner of the well-known trademark and trade name . As you are undoubtedly aware, is the trademark used to identify products, services, activities and/or events related to Atari.


It has come to Atari?s attention that you have registered, without Atari?s permission or authorization, the domain name http://www.atari-forum.com/ (?Domain Name?). The Domain Name incorporates the famous mark in its entirety and suggests Atari?s sponsorship or endorsement of your website.


In view of Atari?s rights to the trademark , we ask that you immediately discontinue any and all use of the Domain Name and take steps to transfer the Domain Name to Atari.
This notice is not intended to be a complete statement of the facts or law in this matter. Nor is it intended to be a complete statement of Atari's positions, rights or remedies, legal or equitable, all of which are specifically reserved.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please contact me at the above-listed contact information.
Thank you.


Regards,




Kristen J. Keller
Executive Vice President & General Counsel

[Carnivius]

Not even real Atari cos that doesn't exist anymore.  Just some other company using it's name.  Dickish of them to go after a forum for fans of vintage and proper Atari products.

[Token]

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Host might change but yet...

http://www.ourtari-forum.com

[Gryzor]

Yeah, and jackintosh-forum.com , but it's not the same, and it's a shame.

[Phi2x]

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[gerald]

Didn't amsdrad drop the CPC name because of a copyright problem ?

[steve]

I just assumed they stopped using CPC to avoid confusion with the PC.

[TFM]

No, confusion would have been welcome. There are numerous examples about that.

[AMSDOS]

This is just crazy, stupid, sad and a major sign of asshole-ness:
http://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=26131


Basically, their host got a TM dispute from Atari:

Does that mean Paramount Pictures could potentially sue Atari for lifting that name from the Movie Hatari? Probably since then Joypads make use of "Red Buttons", these Atari's are starting to look dodgy especially since the original VCS looks a bit like a Saddle just missing the back elevated piece.

[Phi2x]

Good news from Atari : http://www.atari-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=26137

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[robcfg]

Awesome news indeed!

Glad to see there's some common sense still floating around.

[Carnivius]

Aw that's cool.   That Kristen sounds like a nice person.

[Gryzor]

Well, yes. But let's keep in mind that they're still employing a company that fires off hostile, threatening letters without any review.