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'''Reiche and Ford's desire to make a new SC game'''
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During the 2000s (if not later), Toys for Bob's website would periodically mention their desire for a new Star Control. Unfortunately archive.org has not preserved its Flash format well. However, some of the updates can be found on the [http://starcontroller.com Star Controller blog.] Employee Alex Ness (who did not work on the original games) seems to have written most of the updates, but since it was on their official site we can assume it represented the Toys for Bob management too.
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* In June 2006, [http://starcontroller.com/?p=90 Alex Ness wrote] ''"We (I) want us to do a Star Control sequel."''
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* In June 2007,  [http://starcontroller.com/?p=90 he said] ''Well, we have talked to our parent company Activision about doing a Star Control sequel, quite seriously, and there did honestly seem to be some real live interest on their part.''
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* In August 2010, in a topic about an SC sequel, Fred Ford [http://www.star-control.com/community/viewtopic.php?p=4211#p4211 wrote on the Star Control discussion board] "''On a side note, I want to mention that I've started doing some unspecified work away from the office after some early and continuing conversations with Paul. Just saying...and it's way early yet...and it's just me...so, yeah.''" In context, he was clearly referring to early planning on a new SC. He [http://www.star-control.com/community/viewtopic.php?p=4235#p4235 followed up by saying] ''"It will definitely be in our spare time for a while...this is not a TFB venture. It is a Paul and Fred venture."''
  
 
== Timeline of legal dispute ==
 
== Timeline of legal dispute ==

Revision as of 15:35, 5 April 2018

Basic background

  • who, what, why...

Copyright

Who owns the copyrights in Star Control 1, 2, and 3?

Star Control 1

Copyrighted: 1989-90 - Reiche and Ford

Star Control 1 Title Screen

Star Control 2

Copyrighted: Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford

Copyright Registration: PA0002071496

Disputed Elements: Artistic content not created by Reiche and Ford could belong to the original artists.

Star Control 2 Title Screen

Star Control 3

Copyrighted: 1996 Accolade, Inc

Copyright Registration: PA0000799000

Disputed Elements: Elements in Star Control 3 that derived from Star Control 2 could belong to Reiche and Ford.

Star Control 3 Title Screen

What rights are protected under copyright?

What is a derivative work?

... what's the dispute ...

How does the DMCA takedown process work?

Licensing agreement

What is a licensing agreement?

... 1988 licensing agreement ...

... acquisition of licensing agreement ...

Trademarks

Who owns the Trademark in "Star Control"?

What rights are protected under Trademark?

From the United States Patent and Trademark Office: "A trademark is a brand name. A trademark or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services."

... what's the dispute ...

What about the recent Trademark applications?

Unfair competition

What are the allegations of unfair competition in each lawsuit?

Why does it matter if P&F call themselves the "creators of Star Control"?

Why does it matter how Stardock described their relationship with P&F leading up to SC:O?

Timeline of Star Control history

Creation and release of Star Control 1-3: 1988-1999

  • 1988 agreement
  • Games

Disappearance, legacy, and re-emergence: 1999-2013

  • Interviews
  • Best of
  • GOG

Reiche and Ford's desire to make a new SC game This section is in the early stages

During the 2000s (if not later), Toys for Bob's website would periodically mention their desire for a new Star Control. Unfortunately archive.org has not preserved its Flash format well. However, some of the updates can be found on the Star Controller blog. Employee Alex Ness (who did not work on the original games) seems to have written most of the updates, but since it was on their official site we can assume it represented the Toys for Bob management too.

  • In June 2006, Alex Ness wrote "We (I) want us to do a Star Control sequel."
  • In June 2007, he said Well, we have talked to our parent company Activision about doing a Star Control sequel, quite seriously, and there did honestly seem to be some real live interest on their part.
  • In August 2010, in a topic about an SC sequel, Fred Ford wrote on the Star Control discussion board "On a side note, I want to mention that I've started doing some unspecified work away from the office after some early and continuing conversations with Paul. Just saying...and it's way early yet...and it's just me...so, yeah." In context, he was clearly referring to early planning on a new SC. He followed up by saying "It will definitely be in our spare time for a while...this is not a TFB venture. It is a Paul and Fred venture."

Timeline of legal dispute

Stardock's new game: 2013-2017

  • bankruptcy and sale
  • development

Private and public dispute: 2017-present

  • public statements
  • claims
  • settlement offers

List of References

Court Received

Fred and Paul Provided

Stardock Provided

Federal Trademark and Copyright Registrations

Game Related Materials

Screenshots

  • Star Control 1 Title Screen

  • Star Control 2 Title Screen

  • Star Control 3 Title Screen

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