I am not missing the point. I think Bob's sensitivity is well intentioned but that this conclusion is incorrect. I do not say so casually. Trademarks, patents, and copyrights (as in printed matter) are different from one another as to the rights obtained by the owners thereof, and the consequent protections afforded. If there are any intellectual property or patent attorneys on the list they might weigh in.
Shel ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Geyer Trademark? > In a message dated 4/24/2004 11:12:15 AM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > You might be missing Bob`s point. If someone patents the name Geyer, no maker > will be able to use that name in association with their own instrument > without paying a royalty.For instance, Holton, Yamaha, Conn, and custom makers will > not be able to refer to their horns as a Geyer style horn without paying for > that privilege. > I`ve heard that John Lennon copy righted "Happy Birthday" and that is why > chain restaurants sing those hokey birthday songs instead of Happy Birthday". > Wes Hatch > _______________________________________________ > post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/skirshner%40ameritech.net > _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
