MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Corny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, C.Biscuit97 said: Corny Would put 26Shirts directly in the cross hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 minute ago, MAJBobby said: Would put 26Shirts directly in the cross hairs Honestly, it’s completely garbage. Reid is a great dude and does a ton for charity (and they have awesome gear, support them). He helped create it And the Bills are trying to steal it from them. i really hope there is more to this story because the Bills look like a greedy, scumbag organization right now. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 why didn't del already have the copyright? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzboy54 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Sorry, Eff the Bills hard on this one. That’s some greedy nonsense. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Streaker Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just the logo. Not the verbiage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Honestly, it’s completely garbage. Reid is a great dude and does a ton for charity (and they have awesome gear, support them). He helped create it And the Bills are trying to steal it from them. i really hope there is more to this story because the Bills look like a greedy, scumbag organization right now. Completely agree. This is a bad look and must be the 2020 version of "drilling another well" Just now, Buffalo Streaker said: Just the logo. Not the verbiage. Verbiage as well Hence their Second Filing I posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Damn, this is actually possibly a negative thing. They should pay Del something too or include 26shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Buffalo Streaker said: Just the logo. Not the verbiage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Makes sense. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, aristocrat said: why didn't del already have the copyright? According to above he couldnt. Edited October 16, 2020 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: According to above he couldnt. Why is the handling of it poor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Honestly, it’s completely garbage. Reid is a great dude and does a ton for charity (and they have awesome gear, support them). He helped create it And the Bills are trying to steal it from them. i really hope there is more to this story because the Bills look like a greedy, scumbag organization right now. Steady on here, guys. As I understand, they're trademarking that particular logo. But if they are trying to trademark the whole term and go after anyone else using it....it is a really poor look 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: According to this he couldnt. that's what i assumed but wasn't 100 percent sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, MJS said: Why is the handling of it poor? Because the Bills are taking a grassroots, fan verbiage that thy had nothing to do with and well are claiming theirs and will not charge anyone that ill want to use BillsMafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 whole thing is odd. Need a trademark attorney to explain. Not a journalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Steady on here, guys. As I understand, they're trademarking that particular logo. But if they are trying to trademark the whole term and go after anyone else using it....it is a really poor look There is two Filings. One for the Specific Logo and the Other for the Term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 And this is why it is important. In the 90s they would Pay Texas A&M to license the use of the 12th Man. Now anyone wanting to use Bills Mafia would be subject to needing the same licensing agreement with the Bills. https://www.goodbullhunting.com/telcoag/2014/7/30/5953545/12th-man-trademark-agreement-texas-am-aggies-buffalo-bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) Del Reid and the boys coined the term, they should get the rights. The Billsare off base on this one. Edited October 16, 2020 by ChevyVanMiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 25 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Honestly, it’s completely garbage. Reid is a great dude and does a ton for charity (and they have awesome gear, support them). He helped create it And the Bills are trying to steal it from them. i really hope there is more to this story because the Bills look like a greedy, scumbag organization right now. Or the Bills should offer something to Reid maybe in the form if a job in their front office. I agree, Del Reid is one of the real good guys out there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I am going out on a limb here, but I suspect the team has a deal with Reid, or will try to make a deal with him. Probably paid him some money and had him sign some sort of release. Otherwise, the team would be blowing the goodwill and brand loyalty generated by Reid, and inviting a fight. also, while this move stinks, you can also sort of see the bills’ POV. Anyone that uses the Bills’ marks has the potential of doing bad things with them, diluting then, causing confusion, etc. So the team probably want control. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Would it have killed them to try to cut a deal with the Bills Mafia people? I mean, I watch Shark Tank and I always see that Mr. Wonderful offering a percent or 10 for licensing ... or do the Bills Mafia people have to sue the Bills to get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Let me get this straight....filed for a Mafia trademark on Columbus Day?? Marone!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 So lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 33 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Honestly, it’s completely garbage. Reid is a great dude and does a ton for charity (and they have awesome gear, support them). He helped create it And the Bills are trying to steal it from them. i really hope there is more to this story because the Bills look like a greedy, scumbag organization right now. Some folks want to hang me high when I say I’m not a big fan of the Pegulas. Welp, this here is just another example of them walking all over their built in, loyal fanbase. I’m not a fan of the Mafia moniker, but this is just plain stealing someone else’s creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Didn't work for Bart Scott... CANCELLED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Steady on here, guys. As I understand, they're trademarking that particular logo. But if they are trying to trademark the whole term and go after anyone else using it....it is a really poor look Agreed. Personally, I believe it’s wise to withhold judgment until the entire story comes out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 44 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Because the Bills are taking a grassroots, fan verbiage that thy had nothing to do with and well are claiming theirs and will not charge anyone that ill want to use BillsMafia They want to sell merchandise. There's nothing wrong with that. And they already own half of it. It's not like they are going to go sue people for using the term. They just want to sell some shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 25 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Let me get this straight....filed for a Mafia trademark on Columbus Day?? Marone!! what does Doug Marrone have to do with any of this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Crazy the Bills trademarked it. Kim pegula flipped out when new era made a “sundays are for the mafia” hat, saying they don’t want to be associated with the mafia in anyway and told them they can’t sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Come on Glenn, what do you have to say? @Limeaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) Dear Buffalo Bills. Let me make you an offer you can’t refuse. Edited October 16, 2020 by SlimShady'sSpaceForce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Shame shame Pegulas. Don't be greedy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, MAJBobby said: Would put 26Shirts directly in the cross hairs wouldn’t that be 26CopyPasteShirts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Has anybody checked with Big Joe Todaro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 56 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Steady on here, guys. As I understand, they're trademarking that particular logo. But if they are trying to trademark the whole term and go after anyone else using it....it is a really poor look No, they are seeking to register the entire mark as its presented, including the literary component (words) and any stylization included in the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Nextmanup said: No, they are seeking to register the entire mark as its presented, including the literary component (words) and any stylization included in the mark. I'll wait to hear the full story as well, but it doesn't sound like a PR-savvy move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Honestly, it’s completely garbage. Reid is a great dude and does a ton for charity (and they have awesome gear, support them). He helped create it And the Bills are trying to steal it from them. i really hope there is more to this story because the Bills look like a greedy, scumbag organization right now. if you don’t protect your trademarks you definitely risk them. Which could be a factor. also just because Reid is doing positive now doesn’t mean he or others always will. the optics are bad but the decision is sound and reasonable based on my limited knowledge of the situation. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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