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NeoGAF's Chief Barrister
Updated 22 April 2013
See post #807 for latest update
The story continues in the NEW THREAD here
Background
The notorious trademark troll, serial liar, and incompetent forger Tim Langdell, of Edge Games, Edge Interactive Media and all other things Edge, is on the run. See post #2 for an abbreviated summary so far, this Eurogamer article for general background on Langdells activities, and this piece on ChaosEdge for the legal background to the EA case.
Langdell lost big time when he sued EA in the US Federal Court, and again against Future Publishing in the UK High Court. Proceedings before the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board are still live. Mobigame has been granted an international trademark for Edge in respect of videogames.
Update 22 April 2013: the Commissioner for Trademarks has CANCELLED Langdell's trademarks.
The main purpose of this thread is to make sure Langdell has no place to hide. Im trying to track all of Langdells activities and trademarks. There are lots of loose ends. This thread is for following them up.
Other Internet Resources
Theres a lot of derivative or wrong or ill-informed stuff out there. This lot seem sound and reliable/original. Sorry if Ive missed some good stuff out, drop me a note if Ive missed anything important.
Aug 2009. Simon Parkin at Eurogamer. Even-handed and thoughtful history up to the threats to Mobigame.
May 2009. Simon Carless at Gamasutra on Langdell and MobiGame (then taken down and reposted Jun 2009)
May 2009. Tom Buscaglia of the IGDA defending Langdell. To his credit he hasnt taken this post down (though he did edit it a bit when hindsight became available).
ChaosEdge, the home and hub of Langdell research, excellent original research and great fun to read all the way through. This site has been cited against Langdell in court documents and is the primary cause of his being caught out. A must-read.
Jun 2011. John Walker at RockPaperShotgun. Report on the Future Publishing victory in the UK High Court
Jul 2011. Fred Dutton at Eurogamer. Reporting on a Langdell attempt to defend his character (and besmirch Future Publishing)
Previous and related GAF threads
Jun 2009 iPhone Game Edge pulled because of "edge" obssessed bastard.
Aug 2009 IGDA (not) stepping up to possibly remove Tim Langdell from board
Aug 2009 IGDA Announces Dr. Tim Langdell has stepped down from IGDA Board
Sep 2009 "Edge" is free?! EA to Tim Langdell: "Fuck you"
Nov 2009 Langdell still a giant bag of shit - Edge gets pulled AGAIN
Oct 2010 EA vs Edge trademark case - GAME OVER! - read post #169
Jul 2011 Tim Langdell continues trolling by releasing "EDGEBobby2" for iOS
Jun 2011 Tim "Trademark Troll" Langdell Court Update (Rock, Paper, Shotgun article)
Trademarks and trademark applications (updated 22 Apr 2017)
United States (live)
3774697 MYTHORA, for computer game software. This one might be for real, see the Chaosedge article.
85147499 EDGE GAMES for videogames. New application 7 Oct 2010. Application suspended 6 Jul 2011 as behind Mobigames application. See post #203 sect 4.
85704825 SL8 for computers and carrying cases. New application 15 Aug 2012, registration refused as purely descriptive 18 Dec 2012.
85891791 EDGE PC for computer hardware. New application 1 Apr 2013
85891810 EDGE GAMING PC for computer hardware. New application 1 Apr 2013
United States (dead)
2219837 EDGE, for printed matter, publications, packaging etc Cancellation ordered by District Court 8 Oct 2010, by TTAB 11 Jul 2011 and again by TTAB 9 Apr 2013, cancelled 17 Apr 2013
3559342 THE EDGE, for video game peripherals, software, mugs, T-shirts, toys etc Cancellation ordered by District Court 8 Oct 2010, by TTAB 11 Jul 2011 and again by TTAB 9 Apr 2013, cancelled 17 Apr 2013
2251584 CUTTING EDGE, for illustrated comic books and magazines Cancellation ordered by District Court 8 Oct 2010, by TTAB 11 Jul 2011 and again by TTAB 9 Apr 2013 (scammed from Marvel in 2005), cancelled 17 Apr 2013
3381826 GAMERS EDGE, for computers, hardware, audio kit, games and consoles etc Cancellation ordered by District Court 8 Oct 2010, by TTAB 11 Jul 2011 and again by TTAB 9 Apr 2013 (subject of the Velocity Micro case), cancelled 17 Apr 2013
Because of the timing, applications abandoned and trademarks surrendered in October 2010 are likely to be part of the settlement of the EA case in the District Court. Applications abandoned before then appear to be due to not being able to (or wanting to) prove actual use or intent to use, usually after a successful scam.
3105816 EDGE, for printed matter (magazines to bumper stickers), writing instruments Cancellation ordered in EA v Edge Games, rejected by USPTO as part-owned by Future Publishing, eventually Cancelled 25 Jan 2013 for failure to declare continued use
3585463 EDGEGAMERS, for online gaming clubs. Surrendered 14 Oct 2010. Scammed from John Coates and Mike Zerbe http://www.edgegamers.org/ in 2009.
2727547 EDGE OF EXTINCTION, for computer game software. Surrendered 14 Oct 2010. Scammed from Cybernet Systems in 2009.
78981284 EDGE, for software. Application abandoned 14 Oct 2010 after opposition by EA.
85032734 MIRRORS, for videogames. Application abandoned 15 Oct 2010. after rejected by USPTO for similarity with Mirrors Edge and others.
78807479 EDGE, for computers etc. Application abandoned 15 Oct 2010. Failed attempt to scam Edge Tech Corp.
77775292 KILLER EDGE RACING for game software Application abandoned May 2010 attempt to scam Video Mind Games without revealing it was Langdell doing it
77746865 EDGE OF TWILIGHT for game software Applied Jul 2009Application abandoned for non-use Aug 2010 attempt to scam Fuzzyeyes
77738682 EDGY for game software Applied May 2009 Application abandoned Aug 2009 part of the attack on Mobigame
77069878 EARTHEDGE for computer games and entertainment services Applied Dec 2006 Application abandoned Apr 2010 apparently scammed from John Pafford then abandoned for failure to declare use
75029400 EDGE for computer hardware, software and games Applied Dec 1995 Application abandoned May 1998 application to reinstate in 2008 denied as out of 2-month time limit!
75283999 MAGIC EDGE for computers, watches, magazines, mugs golf balls, games etc etc Applied April 1997 Application abandoned Jul 1998 on petition attempt to scam Namco probably (but golf balls? Really?)
75283997 SOUL EDGE for toys, games, magazines, mugs, T-shirts etc Applied Apr 1997 Application abandoned Jun 1999 for failure to respond attempt to scam Namco
75077115 LEADING EDGE for peripherals, magazines, mugs, T-shirts, consoles etc software Applied Mar 1996 Application abandoned Jan 1999, refused by USPTO no idea what this was for
75077114 CUTTING EDGE for game software Applied March 1996 Application abandoned Jan 1999, failure to respond dont know what this was for
75029401 EDGE 3D for computers, accessories, games Applied Dec 1995 Application abandoned May 1998, failure to respond
74390998 EDGE for comic books, graphic novels, illustrated stories Applied May 1993 Application abandoned Aug 1997 after opposed by Collectors Edge of Tennessee early record of Langdell losing at USPTO (and before the Future Publishing agreement)
1883671 MASTERS OF THE GAME for game programs Registration cancelled Mar 2002 for failure to declare commercials use and after opposition from Acclaim Entertainment
UK (live)
UK00002517177 EDGE OF TWILIGHT registered Jan 2010, attempt to scam Fuzzyeyes
UK00002540453 EDGE, for game software and related entertainment services. Applied March 2010, Opposed August 2010. Still being opposed.
UK00002520453 KILLER EDGE RACING. For computer game software. scamming Video Mind Games, should never have been allowed on the register as it stood
UK (dead)
UK00002516573 MIRRORs SPORE applied for May 2009 Application withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. after opposition (probably from EA)
UK00002516575 SOULSPORE applied for May 2009 Application withdrawn 16 Oct 2010 after opposition
UK00001562099A EDGE, for stationery, posters packaging etc relating to video games etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. Revoked 11 May 2012
UK00002147008A EDGE 3D, for Computer hardware and peripherals, printed materials. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. Revoked 11 May 2012
UK00002147013A THE EDGE, for hardware etc, stationery etc, games & toys etc, amusement s & media etc, Rental and consultancy etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. Revoked 11 May 2012
UK00002147022A MAGIC EDGE, for hardware, stationery, clothing and amusements etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. Revoked 11 May 2012
UK00002147035A EDGE NET, for hardware, stationery, amusements etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. Revoked 11 May 2012
UK00002147040A GAMERS EDGE, for hardware, stationery, clothing and amusements etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. Revoked 11 May 2012
Germany (live)
395177324 EDGE. For magazines and publications mostly. Part-owned by Future Publishing
Germany (dead)
E32199/2050767 EDGE. For computer game software. Cancelled 2003 and file destroyed
Proceedings in Court
I need to do a bit more work on this section, but for now just getting links to the key cases and judgments.
USPTO TTAB: EAs petition to cancel five of Langdells marks a long wait for the Board to cancel trademarks. Future Publishing intervened.
US Federal Court: EA vs. EDGE GAMES heres the key damning judgment and the court order.
UK High Court: Future Publishing v Edge Games and others. Damning judgment here and report here. See post #185.
Websites (updated 25 Aug 2011)
Langdell Brown Associates vanished
British Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences still there, still horrible Now vanished completely, see post #153
British Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences New website coming soon oh my, I hope not
Edge Studios Boringest site in the world, goes straight to email
Tim's personal website and bio. Closed for maintenance apparently, see post #203..
Edge Games (US version) Was in retreat, now has a new lease of life, see post #268.
Edge Games (UK version) A shadow of its former self, basically a Boby Bearing banner and a few falsehoods to boot.
Bobby Bearing A one-page banner for Langdells (? Subject to trademark and copyright disputes) iPhone game.
Companies (updated 25 Aug 2011)
Edge Games Inc, incorporated in California C2767367 - not bankrupt yet
The Edge Interactive Media Inc, incorporated in California C1677002 - not bankrupt yet
Edge Europe Ltd, registered in England and Wales 06581756 (see post #260) previously named BAIAS Ltd and the shadowy entity behind the KILLEREDGERACING trademarks. Wholly and solely owned by Langdell.
Other stuff
Associate Professor at National University, LA. Not any more. last checked 11 Oct 2010
Board member of IGDA. Resigned. Aug 2009
Member of IGDA. Not any more. 14 Oct 2010
See post #807 for latest update
The story continues in the NEW THREAD here
Background
The notorious trademark troll, serial liar, and incompetent forger Tim Langdell, of Edge Games, Edge Interactive Media and all other things Edge, is on the run. See post #2 for an abbreviated summary so far, this Eurogamer article for general background on Langdells activities, and this piece on ChaosEdge for the legal background to the EA case.
Langdell lost big time when he sued EA in the US Federal Court, and again against Future Publishing in the UK High Court. Proceedings before the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board are still live. Mobigame has been granted an international trademark for Edge in respect of videogames.
Update 22 April 2013: the Commissioner for Trademarks has CANCELLED Langdell's trademarks.
The main purpose of this thread is to make sure Langdell has no place to hide. Im trying to track all of Langdells activities and trademarks. There are lots of loose ends. This thread is for following them up.
Other Internet Resources
Theres a lot of derivative or wrong or ill-informed stuff out there. This lot seem sound and reliable/original. Sorry if Ive missed some good stuff out, drop me a note if Ive missed anything important.
Aug 2009. Simon Parkin at Eurogamer. Even-handed and thoughtful history up to the threats to Mobigame.
May 2009. Simon Carless at Gamasutra on Langdell and MobiGame (then taken down and reposted Jun 2009)
May 2009. Tom Buscaglia of the IGDA defending Langdell. To his credit he hasnt taken this post down (though he did edit it a bit when hindsight became available).
ChaosEdge, the home and hub of Langdell research, excellent original research and great fun to read all the way through. This site has been cited against Langdell in court documents and is the primary cause of his being caught out. A must-read.
Jun 2011. John Walker at RockPaperShotgun. Report on the Future Publishing victory in the UK High Court
Jul 2011. Fred Dutton at Eurogamer. Reporting on a Langdell attempt to defend his character (and besmirch Future Publishing)
Previous and related GAF threads
Jun 2009 iPhone Game Edge pulled because of "edge" obssessed bastard.
Aug 2009 IGDA (not) stepping up to possibly remove Tim Langdell from board
Aug 2009 IGDA Announces Dr. Tim Langdell has stepped down from IGDA Board
Sep 2009 "Edge" is free?! EA to Tim Langdell: "Fuck you"
Nov 2009 Langdell still a giant bag of shit - Edge gets pulled AGAIN
Oct 2010 EA vs Edge trademark case - GAME OVER! - read post #169
Jul 2011 Tim Langdell continues trolling by releasing "EDGEBobby2" for iOS
Jun 2011 Tim "Trademark Troll" Langdell Court Update (Rock, Paper, Shotgun article)
Trademarks and trademark applications (updated 22 Apr 2017)
United States (live)
3774697 MYTHORA, for computer game software. This one might be for real, see the Chaosedge article.
85147499 EDGE GAMES for videogames. New application 7 Oct 2010. Application suspended 6 Jul 2011 as behind Mobigames application. See post #203 sect 4.
85704825 SL8 for computers and carrying cases. New application 15 Aug 2012, registration refused as purely descriptive 18 Dec 2012.
85891791 EDGE PC for computer hardware. New application 1 Apr 2013
85891810 EDGE GAMING PC for computer hardware. New application 1 Apr 2013
United States (dead)
Because of the timing, applications abandoned and trademarks surrendered in October 2010 are likely to be part of the settlement of the EA case in the District Court. Applications abandoned before then appear to be due to not being able to (or wanting to) prove actual use or intent to use, usually after a successful scam.
UK (live)
UK00002517177 EDGE OF TWILIGHT registered Jan 2010, attempt to scam Fuzzyeyes
UK00002540453 EDGE, for game software and related entertainment services. Applied March 2010, Opposed August 2010. Still being opposed.
UK00002520453 KILLER EDGE RACING. For computer game software. scamming Video Mind Games, should never have been allowed on the register as it stood
UK (dead)
Germany (live)
395177324 EDGE. For magazines and publications mostly. Part-owned by Future Publishing
Germany (dead)
Proceedings in Court
I need to do a bit more work on this section, but for now just getting links to the key cases and judgments.
USPTO TTAB: EAs petition to cancel five of Langdells marks a long wait for the Board to cancel trademarks. Future Publishing intervened.
US Federal Court: EA vs. EDGE GAMES heres the key damning judgment and the court order.
UK High Court: Future Publishing v Edge Games and others. Damning judgment here and report here. See post #185.
Websites (updated 25 Aug 2011)
British Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences New website coming soon oh my, I hope not
Edge Studios Boringest site in the world, goes straight to email
Edge Games (US version) Was in retreat, now has a new lease of life, see post #268.
Edge Games (UK version) A shadow of its former self, basically a Boby Bearing banner and a few falsehoods to boot.
Bobby Bearing A one-page banner for Langdells (? Subject to trademark and copyright disputes) iPhone game.
Companies (updated 25 Aug 2011)
Edge Games Inc, incorporated in California C2767367 - not bankrupt yet
The Edge Interactive Media Inc, incorporated in California C1677002 - not bankrupt yet
Edge Europe Ltd, registered in England and Wales 06581756 (see post #260) previously named BAIAS Ltd and the shadowy entity behind the KILLEREDGERACING trademarks. Wholly and solely owned by Langdell.
Other stuff