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Post by slikvik on Feb 12, 2019 8:05:59 GMT -5
Hi all, I'm the owner of a small company that is making officially licensed miniatures of games consoles and home computers. Our first one is here. I'm looking to do the Vectrex too but when digging around I've had a few people say that the IP and Trademark is now public domain. Can anyone confirm this? If it's true it will be much easier to bring this particular model to market! To be authentic we still want the GCE logo on the device and replica retail box so that also has to be taken into account. Any help with be much appreciated! |
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Post by VECTREXER on Feb 12, 2019 8:27:02 GMT -5
IP rights for the Vectrex are owned by Jay Smith. They are NOT public domain.
Don't believe other articles that have incorrectly parroted a public domain statement. Rights were obtained back from Milton Bradley a long time ago and are retained by Jay.
Jay does allow non-for-profit projects. He asks that commercial projects be reviewed before approval.
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Post by slikvik on Feb 12, 2019 8:31:45 GMT -5
Hi,
Honestly that's fine. We have no problem with obtaining the appropriate license as we have done for our other projects. I just thought this was the best place to check. So we can make a start on this and to save me the time of more digging do you know the best way of contacting Jay?
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Post by TrekMD on Feb 12, 2019 18:13:08 GMT -5
That Mega Drive looks quite nice. Hopefully you'll be able to get a license from Jay and make similar replica for the Vectrex.
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Post by slikvik on Feb 13, 2019 3:47:49 GMT -5
Thanks. I'm reaching out at the moment and will let you guys know how it goes!
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Post by vectrexmad on Feb 14, 2019 18:05:47 GMT -5
Hello Slikvik, You might be able to reach him via Linkedin. His details are on there :- It says he is currently CEO of the company called Symmpl :-https://www.symmpl.com/ Check the website and you will see a contacts page. Hope that helps  |
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Post by slikvik on Feb 16, 2019 5:43:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the help!
Lets see what comes of this. I really don't want our models to only be limited to the big five as this collection should represent a complete history of gaming - which certainly includes the Vectrex!
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Post by slikvik on Mar 13, 2019 12:51:02 GMT -5
Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that I've not heard anything back from Jay or Spencer after multiple attempts. It's a shame as I really wanted to celebrate some of the old systems that have a cult following. Maybe after we have some other consoles produced I'll try again.
Thanks for all the help and apologies this didn't get off the ground.
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Post by VectorX on Mar 13, 2019 13:17:49 GMT -5
^There's always (hopefully) some other time. Good luck then!
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Post by TrekMD on Mar 13, 2019 22:05:10 GMT -5
Don't give up. Give it a try again in the near future. |
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