Mrs. P
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Theoretically speaking, if the ILCA could dump LP as the builder in North America and also acquire the Laser TM, what builder would be the most desirable to become the new authorized NA builder?
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Theoretically speaking, if the ILCA could dump LP as the builder in North America and also acquire the Laser TM, what builder would be the most desirable to become the new authorized NA builder?
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I believe the judge already dismissed claims against the ISAF and several of Rastegar's shell corporations. With LP and the ISAF out, is there anyone left to sue?
That's why everyone is so shocked by the dollar amount. Here's the jury form. It mentions the "Bruce Kirby" trademark, but nothing about the Laser trademark, contracts, or design rights.
https://www.whipgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kirby-Jury-Verdict.pdf
In one word, no. The Australian and Japanese builders could still use the "Laser" trademark in their respective areas, but they've decided to market their boats globally under the "ILCA" trademark like the six new builders.when the time comes to buy a new laser, will it be called a laser?
That's another no: "...all builders will continue the ex gratis designer fee of $US50 per hull historically paid to Bruce Kirby Inc. This fee will now be paid to Global Sailing Ltd, which has purchased the assets of Bruce Kirby Inc." Overview of ILCA Finances - Part 2 - International Laser Class AssociationDoes Kirby get royalties for this ilca dinghy?
West Coast Sailng and Zim both carry ILCA's. Here in Dallas Vella Sailing Supply.Who sells lasers... I mean ILCA... now in USA?
USA is a big country with lots of dealers now for the ILCA. What state are you looking in?Who sells lasers... I mean ILCA... now in USA?
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The class is still, and will be called "Laser". It's the individual boats that can't be marketed with that name wherever LaserPerformance owns the trademark (most of the World, that is). As I see it, ILCA could use the name "Laser" a lot more, but they're apparently taking no chances. Anyway, Japan is Performance Sailcraft Japan's trademark area, so LP can't complain about anything that happens there. I expect that the Olympic boats will have the ILCA logo on the sails, and the "events" will be called "Laser". We'll find out this week!if NBC and the Olympics call them lasers... Are they going to get sued?
I presume ILCA are racing and not lasers...
It is confusing, to put it mildly, that ILCAs are sailed in the Laser event at the Olympics. Not to mention that in most of the world showing up with a new Laser at an event for Olympic aspirants would preclude you from racing! What a branding mess!The class is still, and will be called "Laser". It's the individual boats that can't be marketed with that name wherever LaserPerformance owns the trademark (most of the World, that is). As I see it, ILCA could use the name "Laser" a lot more, but they're apparently taking no chances. Anyway, Japan is Performance Sailcraft Japan's trademark area, so LP can't complain about anything that happens there. I expect that the Olympic boats will have the ILCA logo on the sails, and the "events" will be called "Laser". We'll find out this week!
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