[fcuk]

I have been in contact with matsui about making a decal chip (bud jones style) along the lines of the WSOP chips. I have recieved artwork from matsui. The artwork is below. The molds are not binding. I was looking to see if there is interest in these chips, and to see if anybody would like to get a group buy going. The Bud Jones mold CANNOT be used in this buy. We are limited to the matsui molds. The price per chip will be under .90/ chip.

This is the latest updated mockup. (7/25/05)

[JM]

I think I'd probably bet my house that WSOP is trademarked.

[Captn_All_In]

Originally Posted by JM

I think I'd probably bet my house that WSOP is trademarked.

How do we find out whether or not it really is?? I would much rather see that on these than RIO!

Just my 2 bits

**edit--- I can't spell whether correctly to save my life....and no I did not use the spel cheker!!!**

[Murf]

I'm not in on the buy, but you could always put something like "Main Event" on there. It would relate the chip to the WSOP without any trademark issues...

[JM]

From their website...

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, slogans, and other identifying marks appearing on this site are the sole and exclusive property of Harrah's License Company, LLC for use by its related companies (collectively, "Harrah's"). You may not copy or use any of Harrah's marks or any marks confusingly similar to Harrah's marks without the prior written consent of Harrah's License Company, LLC, One Harrah's Court, Las Vegas, NV 89119. All other trademarks not owned by Harrah's that appear on this site are the property of the respective owners.

[Captn_All_In]

Originally Posted by JM

From their website...

SSSOOOOOO.........what your saying is that we shouldn't use the WSOP.....right????

[fcuk]

I will have new mockups today.

[JM]

Originally Posted by Captn_All_In

SSSOOOOOO.........what your saying is that we shouldn't use the WSOP.....right????

Yeah, probably not a good idea.

[fcuk]

For now I told Matsui to put WCP (for World Chapionship Poker). We can change this in the future, but its just for logistics at this point.

[JellyTheory]

I have seen a few posts asking whether or not Harrah's had a Trademark or Copyright on WSOP. So, I thought I would search for the information and post what I found.

Here is a copy of Harrah's application for "WSOP" as a word mark with the US Government. This doesn't mean you still can't use it; that's up to your own discretion.


-Chris

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Word Mark WSOP
Goods and Services IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services, namely, organizing, conducting, producing and exhibiting poker events rendered live and through the media of television and the Internet, and providing poker news and information via a global computer network. FIRST USE: 20030415. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20030415
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 78615434
Filing Date April 23, 2005
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Owner (APPLICANT) Harrah's License Company, LLC Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., its sole member LTD LIAB CO NEVADA Law One Harrah's Court Las Vegas NEVADA 89119
Prior Registrations 1025395;2119064
Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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[fcuk]

I just got the quote from matsui. It looks like our price will be .85 per chip. I am be able to including shipping in the chip price. This is a great price for such a great chip. More to come soon.