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Wizards of the Coast demand trial by Jury in TSR case; file new evidence

March 7, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The counterclaim by Wizards, responding to a fight started by TSR, also named Justin LaNasa and the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: law, legal, TSR, wizards of the coast

Darlene, one of TSR’s first employees, speaks out over her current treatment by the new TSR

January 7, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

The artist Darlene was one of (actual) TSRs first employees. The calligrapher produced the Flanaess map and others, and she became a good friend with Gary Gygax.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legal, TSR, wizards of the coast

TSR try again to strike down Wizards of the Coasts trademarks and legacy disclaimer

January 4, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

The crowdfunding campaign to pay the lawyers is still running with some 100 gamers worldwide, offering $40 or so, on average, in support. WotC estimated in 2020 that over 40 million people play D&D.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, legal, TSR, wizards of the coast

Wizards of the Coast begin a legal counter-attack on TSR

December 13, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 11 Comments

Wizards of the Coast have filed papers to get the rights to use TSR stripped from TSR.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: legal, TSR, wizards of the coast

TSR drops case against Wizards of the Coast but keeps Indiegogo campaign running

December 11, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 5 Comments

Legal documents appear to show that TSR has dismissed their legal action against Wizards of the Coast.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legal, TSR, wizards of the coast

TSR sue Wizards of the Coast and want your money to pay the lawyers

December 8, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 8 Comments

Backers who donate $1,000 to the attack fund against Wizards of the Coast will get the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum membership, a spinner, and a thank you letter.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: legal, TSR, wizards of the coast

Cortex RPG’s fan creator license released to dissent and distrust

December 3, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Our initial plan for Cortex Prime licensing was to offer the Cortex Creator Studio, a distribution channel, marketplace, gaming hub, and design tool.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: cortex, cortex prime, fandom, legal

Former D&D consultant Zak S is being sued for sexual assault and defamation

November 26, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The legal fee fundraising campaign, created only yesterday, has received over $8,000 in donations.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: legal

Corruption, brothel trips, sexual harassment and more: Gary Con addresses lawsuit

October 5, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Luke Gygax and Gary Con, the tabletop RPG convention named after D&D co-creator Gary Gygax, has issued a statement addressing a lawsuit.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: convention, gary con, legal, luke gygax

Legal advice on Intellectual Property in RPGs

August 29, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

We kick off with an introduction to what can be protected, which means learning the difference between copyright, trademark and patents.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legal

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