Banter RDT CVXXXI - BigTank

[THE A5]

They don't call me a veteran for nothin

Been good mate. I'm in Perth now, just landed the job I've been chasing for the last few years, convinced my partner to move in with me, life's good.

You were up north ehy?

Thats good for you man

 

[TY24]

You were up north ehy?

Thats good for you man

Yeah, lived up there for a bit, then went FIFO for a bit, now I'm in Perth full time

Yourself?

 

[Dazzler9]

Great name if Warner bros don’t allow the devils name to be used

Is that an issue that's been raised?

How does this trademark stuff work, anyway? Is there some sort of international agreement between most countries that means a company based in America can prevent an entity on the other side of the world from using the same name? What would happen for example if the AFL turned around and said "Stuff you, we're using the name" ?

 

[FKASC]

Is that an issue that's been raised?

How does this trademark stuff work, anyway? Is there some sort of international agreement between most countries that means a company based in America can prevent an entity on the other side of the world from using the same name? What would happen for example if the AFL turned around and said "Stuff you, we're using the name" ?

Trademarks can apply to specific geographical regions or worldwide. That’s about all I know

 

[Godfather32]

Is that an issue that's been raised?

How does this trademark stuff work, anyway? Is there some sort of international agreement between most countries that means a company based in America can prevent an entity on the other side of the world from using the same name? What would happen for example if the AFL turned around and said "Stuff you, we're using the name" ?

Shouldn't be an issue as long as they use a picture that's completely different to the WB Taz (which won't be a problem seeing as real ones don't look anything like the cartoon) and don't use Taz etc in their name.

 

[Dazzler9]

Trademarks can apply to specific geographical regions or worldwide. That’s about all I know

My question is one of jurisdiction, I guess. Who administers a worldwide trademark? Which agency? In which country? For it to mean anything, the countries involved would have to agree on the laws and regulations, etc.

Anyway, I've always wondered. It's like the "ugg" boots case. Some American company somehow obtained the rights to uggs and they can't be made here or called uggs, or something. I'm like, GFY.

 

[Goroyals22]

Is that an issue that's been raised?

How does this trademark stuff work, anyway? Is there some sort of international agreement between most countries that means a company based in America can prevent an entity on the other side of the world from using the same name? What would happen for example if the AFL turned around and said "Stuff you, we're using the name" ?

Robbo has just returned from another near death experience but the drunken fool has spoken on this issue


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[Godfather32]

My question is one of jurisdiction, I guess. Who administers a worldwide trademark? Which agency? In which country? For it to mean anything, the countries involved would have to agree on the laws and regulations, etc.

Anyway, I've always wondered. It's like the "ugg" boots case. Some American company somehow obtained the rights to uggs and they can't be made here or called uggs, or something. I'm like, GFY.

I think that they weren't able to trademark it in Australia because it's a common term so people can still make and sell them here, the issue was people here trying to sell them overseas on the internet

 

[squashface]

How can you trademark a real life animal?

NO FOOTBALL

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

My question is one of jurisdiction, I guess. Who administers a worldwide trademark? Which agency? In which country? For it to mean anything, the countries involved would have to agree on the laws and regulations, etc.

Anyway, I've always wondered. It's like the "ugg" boots case. Some American company somehow obtained the rights to uggs and they can't be made here or called uggs, or something. I'm like, GFY.

There’s an international treaty most countries including Australia have signed up to.

 

[TY24]

Since Tigers is already taken, I reckon the Tasmania Thylacines is a lock. Really rolls off the tongue

 

[Dazzler9]

The Maps

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

I reckon either Islanders or Mariners.

 

[Dazzler9]

I reckon either Islanders or Mariners.

Islanders I like.

 

[Dazzler9]

Islanders I like.

Not sure what sort of mascot you'd have though?

 

[Godfather32]

Not sure what sort of mascot you'd have though?

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Not sure what sort of mascot you'd have though?

 

[ashley12]

Can't wait for Islanders to be considered by the sov cits as some kind of Big Brother plot (eye landers which is clearly about the Govt)

 

[Godfather32]

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Agro's really let himself go

 

[squashface]

Not sure what sort of mascot you'd have though?

Freo's mascot is just a random dude so they could make it work.

NO FOOTBALL

 

[Dazzler9]

It just occurred to me that West Coast Fever sounds like an exotic disease that you get inoculated against before you travel somewhere.

 

[THE A5]

Their song should be based off this

 

[Ljp86]

I have a Switch and will eventually buy it but (as a cheapskate) it does annoy me that basically none of their top titles are ever available for under $69-79.

Nintendo's philosophy is their games hold their value, so there is no reason to discount them.

Yeah pretty annoying

I've played enough modern Pokemon games to disagree with them. Have enjoyed Scarlet though. I'm happy to risk $20 on a game that was only OK or has no real replay value, but not $70. I'd buy more of their games if they were cheaper, all they're doing is making me risk averse with purchases.

Nintendo has a sale on at the moment on a handful of their top titles. Discounts range from 22-33% off.

 

[Farang83150]

It'd be "Devils" wouldn't it?

 

[ep2018]

Has more to do with potential merch instead of the name itself iirc. Reckon a completely different name will be picked as a result unfortunately.

The Islanders name posted earlier was a good suggestion imo. Tasmania Islanders would be a good name.