Re: "Commodore" brand

Ruud wrote:

 > NV = Naamloze Vennootschap does not automatically mean it is listed 
on the stock exchange.

Aha,  I see now. That is the equivalent to public company (which if I 
understand correctly means a 3rd party issuer should be used to keep 
track of the share register), while BV would be private company for 
which the company itself manages their share register. I've experience 
of both types of companies, and indeed it is possible to go from private 
to public or vice versa without really getting into the stock exchange.

Kind of funny actually how a big part of the Commodore community are 
looking around trying to figure out what is what, while our friends in 
the Atari camp have it quite clear who owns their brand (Atari SA) and 
how happy they are to sue anyone (*) approaching their brand or 
remaining IP. I know there was some C&D action over in the Commodore 
camp before too but I get the feeling that whoever can prove they have 
the rights to any part of the brand or IP nowadays rather seek 
partnership and licensing than suing the first thing they do.

(*) As a side note, it turns out that Atari SA over in France appears to 
have made a deal at the end of last year with a company specializing in 
suing other companies and individuals for infringement. It looks like 
they will split eventual profits from lawsuits according to some 
agreement, and that the legal company even paid a stake to be part of 
the deal, money they won't get back if no successful lawsuits are met. 
It is one thing to watch your back and protect your belongings, but to 
actively seek partnership with another company with the intent to go to 
court multiple times gives me a sour taste.

Best regards

Anders Carlsson