Previously on GAF
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)
Oct 2010
EA v EDGE GAMES, the Aftermath. Thread of the Decline and Fall of Tim Langdell
Apr 2013
Tim Langdell defeated at last ! Some loose ends That one was a bit of a false start, my fault entirely
Other Internet Resources
There’s a lot of derivative or wrong or ill-informed stuff out there. This lot seem sound and reliable/original. Sorry if I’ve missed some good stuff out, drop me a note if I’ve 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 hasn’t 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)
Trademarks and trademark applications
Live Trademarks
USA
3774697 MYTHORA, for computer game software. This one might be for real, see
the Chaosedge article.
UK
UK00002517177 EDGE OF TWILIGHT registered Jan 2010, attempt to scam Fuzzyeyes
UK
UK00002540453 EDGE, for game software and related entertainment services. Applied March 2010, Opposed August 2010. Still being opposed.
UK
UK00002520453 KILLER EDGE RACING. For computer game software. scamming Video Mind Games, should never have been allowed on the register as it stood
GER
395177324 EDGE. For magazines and publications mostly. Split off from Future Publishing mark in 2006-ish
Live Trademark Applications
USA
85147499 EDGE GAMES for videogames. New application 7 Oct 2010.
Application suspended 6 Jul 2011 as behind Mobigame’s application. See post #203 sect 4.
USA
85704825 SL8 for computers and carrying cases. New application 15 Aug 2012,
registration refused as purely descriptive 18 Dec 2012.
USA
85891791 EDGE PC for computer hardware. New application 1 Apr 2013
USA
85891810 EDGE GAMING PC for computer hardware. New application 1 Apr 2013
Dead Trademarks and Trademark applications
Cancelled by court order Apr 2013
USA
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
USA
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
USA
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
USA
3381826 GAMER’S 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
Surrendered or abandoned, probably as a result of court settlements or failed or successful scams
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 or the Future Publishing case in the High 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 (or failed) scam.
USA
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
USA
3585463 EDGEGAMERS, for online gaming clubs.
Surrendered 14 Oct 2010. Scammed from John Coates and Mike Zerbe
http://www.edgegamers.org/ in 2009.
USA
2727547 EDGE OF EXTINCTION, for computer game software.
Surrendered 14 Oct 2010. Scammed from Cybernet Systems in 2009.
USA
78981284 EDGE, for software. Application abandoned 14 Oct 2010 after opposition by EA.
USA
85032734 MIRRORS, for videogames. Application abandoned 15 Oct 2010. after rejected by USPTO for similarity with Mirror’s Edge and others.
USA
78807479 EDGE, for computers etc. Application abandoned 15 Oct 2010. Failed attempt to scam Edge Tech Corp.
USA
77775292 KILLER EDGE RACING for game software Application abandoned May 2010 attempt to scam Video Mind Games without revealing it was Langdell doing it
USA
77746865 EDGE OF TWILIGHT for game software Applied Jul 2009
Application abandoned for non-use Aug 2010 attempt to scam Fuzzyeyes
USA
77738682 EDGY for game software Applied May 2009
Application abandoned Aug 2009 part of the attack on Mobigame
USA
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
USA
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!
USA
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?)
USA
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
USA
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
USA
75077114 CUTTING EDGE for game software Applied March 1996
Application abandoned Jan 1999, failure to respond don’t know what this was for
USA
75029401 EDGE 3D for computers, accessories, games Applied Dec 1995
Application abandoned May 1998, failure to respond
USA
74390998 EDGE for comic books, graphic novels, illustrated stories Applied May 1993
Application abandoned Aug 1997 after opposed by Collector’s Edge of Tennessee early record of Langdell losing at USPTO (and before the Future Publishing agreement)
USA
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
UK00002516573 MIRROR’s SPORE applied for May 2009
Application withdrawn 16 Oct 2010. after opposition
UK
UK00002516575 SOULSPORE applied for May 2009
Application withdrawn 16 Oct 2010 after opposition
UK
UK00001562099A EDGE, for stationery, posters packaging etc relating to video games etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010.
Revoked 11 May 2012
UK
UK00002147008A EDGE 3D, for Computer hardware and peripherals, printed materials. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010.
Revoked 11 May 2012
UK
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
UK
UK00002147022A MAGIC EDGE, for hardware, stationery, clothing and amusements etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010.
Revoked 11 May 2012
UK
UK00002147035A EDGE NET, for hardware, stationery, amusements etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010.
Revoked 11 May 2012
UK
UK00002147040A GAMER’S EDGE, for hardware, stationery, clothing and amusements etc. Revocation case withdrawn 16 Oct 2010.
Revoked 11 May 2012
GER
E32199/2050767 EDGE. For computer game software. Cancelled 2003 and file destroyed