AA case begins

That's too bad, but in the end with what came out he got what he deserved. Very disappointing though for fans and collectors who want something that actually had lineage to the movies. It'll be interesting to see what the "remedies" are.
 
'The trial included testimony from Mollo; Gary Kurtz, producer of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; and Roffman, among others. Lucasfilm presented as evidence scores of sketches, designs, drawings and plans from the production of the first Star Wars film, which was produced in England in 1976. Original Imperial Stormtrooper costumes were displayed for the court as evidence.'


Sounds like it would have been quite interesting at this court...would love to have seen what they should with regards to designs and costumes.
 
LDR said:
'The trial included testimony from Mollo; Gary Kurtz, producer of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; and Roffman, among others. Lucasfilm presented as evidence scores of sketches, designs, drawings and plans from the production of the first Star Wars film, which was produced in England in 1976. Original Imperial Stormtrooper costumes were displayed for the court as evidence.'


Sounds like it would have been quite interesting at this court...would love to have seen what they should with regards to designs and costumes.
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Yeah, after this there should be an entire book made about the Stormtrooper (and variations) only!
 
I am sure it is 2:00 pm in the UK

Nothing?

Could the title of this thread be changed to AA case drags on?
 
adidino said:
I'm assuming Lucas is going after AA's corporation which AA himself should be personally protected. I'm sure his company will just file bankruptcy and he won't have to shell out a dime.
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Actually the lawsuit named Ainsworth, not his company...

Also note that I'm not sure on UK corporate law and bankruptcy, but in the US intentional, knowing and deliberate illegal acts committed by a corporation under the direction of a principle allow the principle to be held accountable and not totally skirt away under corporate protections...

It's actually very relevant in this case when the sole reason for AA's corporation was to knownly commit illegal acts of infringement... And this was emphasized by LFL in the court cases... I'm sure even in the UK you can't simply incorporate a company commit illegal acts then blame it all on the corporation and walk away free...
 
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I found this part interesting:

"The court also held that Ainsworth infringed Lucasfilm’s rights under UK copyright laws, but that a UK-specific law that limits the enforcement of copyrights in industrial designs applied to the facts in the case. Lucasfilm is considering whether to appeal the legal finding under the UK industrial design law."
 
Megamicrofish said:
What will this mean to other helmet and armour makers who sell for profit ????
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Lucas alway includes similar wording every time they crack down on a bootlegger... In the end if the makers and sellers stay under the radar LFL will almost certainly leave them alone as they have in the past...

Claiming to own the rights, pulling ads in magazines, putting ads up on other sites, having a full blown website and having full blown booths at conventions promoting your goods is a whole different story then selling it online by the murmur of the wind...
 
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Montagar said:
I found this part interesting:

"The court also held that Ainsworth infringed Lucasfilm’s rights under UK copyright laws, but that a UK-specific law that limits the enforcement of copyrights in industrial designs applied to the facts in the case. Lucasfilm is considering whether to appeal the legal finding under the UK industrial design law."
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More importantly the quote above that one...

The British court held that it could apply U.S. law to the matter and ruled in Lucasfilm’s favor on the merits of the infringement case.
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As I have said all along the UK courts will probably enforce the US judgment to some degree adjusting damages to UK standards... And that is pretty much what is being said...
 
Welcome Brian :)
Well, hopefully this can all be put to rest now and all of the bad feelings from the past can likewise go by the wayside. Here's Hoping Liz Moore is looking down and knowing that her contributions are now known and part of documented history...
As for Andrew....will make fishponds for food


brianian said:
Thanks to you and Nightrider for your welcome - good to be here :cool
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Well it comes as no surprise here.

Andrew asked for it and boy is he going to get it!
 
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brianian said:
Judgement went against Ainsworth. The damages and other details will be announced at a later date. Ainsworth did not appear in court to hear the judgement.

Brian Muir

Just seen jcoffman99's post and he beat me to it!
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Welcome aboard good Sir!

Great to have you here!!
 
brianian said:
Judgement went against Ainsworth. The damages and other details will be announced at a later date. Ainsworth did not appear in court to hear the judgement.

Brian Muir

Just seen jcoffman99's post and he beat me to it!
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Brian, you sneaky fella! Good to see you here! Been here for over a year and hasn't uttered a peep. :p

I've got no love for Ainsworth, and I do hope that LFL gets their tidy sum from this tool. Go build me a pond!
 
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