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Tue, 15 Mar 2005 17:54:26 -0500

The MTA's intellectual property is the hole in the middle of the bagel. So much of what the MTA does seems devoid of substance!

Brian Van

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:38:13 -0500

If anything can be argued in this case: if the MTA has their transit symbols and names trademarked, then they should pursue licensing costs for uses of those trademarks. It's more money into the system, which is badly needed at this point. It would be foolish to not pursue licensing fees and ignore infringements - as a matter of fact, some corporations lose trademarks to the public domain because of lack of enforcement. Licensing the symbols and memorabilia for use in a public place should be fair for everyone - including NY state taxpayers. Now, if you want to talk about evil, let's beat on the record industry. If you play a radio in a public place of business, guess what? You owe royalties on the songs played! If you sing Happy Birthday to someone, guess what? You owe royalties! Kids singing songs at camp? Royalties! Run an Internet radio station? Double royalties! (twice what traditional radio stations are compelled to pay) I guess the MTA isn't that bad in comparison.

Gothamist: Brooklyn Bagelry and MTA Talk It Over

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Brian Van