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Famed "trademark troll" Tim Langdell back on the Edge
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Tim Langdell found success publishing computer games in the 8-bit era, but became more famous for his extractive policing of trademarks around the word Edge. This enterprise seemed to come to an end 15 years ago after courts ordered the trademarks cancelled, with one judge furious at the shenanigans involved. — Read the rest The post Famed trademark troll Tim Langdell back on the Edge appeared first on Boing Boing.
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