Chris DeLisle wrote:
> Ideologically I agree with Justin, but Doug's statements reflect the reality
> of the matter. I can't imagine that many established companies make enough
> money to challenge WotC on this should it come to trial without risking
> ruin. While I believe that a ruling that "d20 system" could not be
> trademarked would benefit the gaming industry as whole, people are
> ultimately in this business to make money, not out of a sense of altruism.
> Myself, I don't see anyone pushing this point the thee foreseeable future.
You're quite probably right. But if Ryan is wondering why there are "conspiracy
theorists" out there, then illegitimate trademarks that WotC intends to enforce
only because nobody else in the industry is an 800 lb. gorilla would be near the
top of my list.
Justin Bacon
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