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[UPDATED AGAIN] Gary Gygax's Widow & TSR Settle Trademark Dispute
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<blockquote data-quote="Dire Bare" data-source="post: 7687466" data-attributes="member: 18182"><p>If I understand the family history, Luke and Ernie are Gary's son by a previous spouse, not Gail. It's a shame that the two branches of the family don't seem to get along, but sometimes that's how it goes, I certainly hold no judgment on any of the parties involved.</p><p></p><p>Gary's last name is more than just a last name now shared with his sons, it's a trademark. That's part of the deal when you become famous! And Gary's wife, Gail, has every right to want to retain and control that trademark, even over any rights his son's might claim.</p><p></p><p>Luke and Ernie are more than just Gary's sons, they are both part of the history and legacy of D&D as they were some of its earliest players! But, they are not its creators, nor are they (to the best of my knowledge) significant contributors. It is a bit weird and a shame they can't capitalize on their own last name and their connection with their father, but, Gail's rights do take precedence, both legally and morally (IMO).</p><p></p><p>But with this settlement, I don't think fans of Gygax magazine have anything to worry about. The magazine gets to retain its title and continue on, business as usual. Well, perhaps minus a licensing fee maybe. It's a bummer that Luke and Ernie felt the need to leave the company over this decision, but I can respect their feelings.</p><p></p><p>Still though, whenever I check out the magazine's website, I can't escape the feeling that between Gygax's name, the company's name, and the ripped-off trade dress from Dragon, that there is too much of a appeal to nostalgia, more than quality of content. It feels, disingenuous, to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dire Bare, post: 7687466, member: 18182"] If I understand the family history, Luke and Ernie are Gary's son by a previous spouse, not Gail. It's a shame that the two branches of the family don't seem to get along, but sometimes that's how it goes, I certainly hold no judgment on any of the parties involved. Gary's last name is more than just a last name now shared with his sons, it's a trademark. That's part of the deal when you become famous! And Gary's wife, Gail, has every right to want to retain and control that trademark, even over any rights his son's might claim. Luke and Ernie are more than just Gary's sons, they are both part of the history and legacy of D&D as they were some of its earliest players! But, they are not its creators, nor are they (to the best of my knowledge) significant contributors. It is a bit weird and a shame they can't capitalize on their own last name and their connection with their father, but, Gail's rights do take precedence, both legally and morally (IMO). But with this settlement, I don't think fans of Gygax magazine have anything to worry about. The magazine gets to retain its title and continue on, business as usual. Well, perhaps minus a licensing fee maybe. It's a bummer that Luke and Ernie felt the need to leave the company over this decision, but I can respect their feelings. Still though, whenever I check out the magazine's website, I can't escape the feeling that between Gygax's name, the company's name, and the ripped-off trade dress from Dragon, that there is too much of a appeal to nostalgia, more than quality of content. It feels, disingenuous, to me. [/QUOTE]
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