RADGames, Inc. Responds to Complaint by Hasbro, Inc.PETERBOROUGH, N.H. -- Creators of "Super Add-Ons(TM)" fight for right to make product Calling the claim "baseless", RADGames, Inc. responded to a suit filed by Hasbro, Inc. over the new board game "Super Add-Ons(TM)", specifically the version for Monopoly(R) . The "Super Add-OnsTM" game was launched to widespread popular acclaim at the American International Toy Fair The American International Toy Fair (the trademarked name uses all capitals for TOY FAIR) is one of a few major toy industry trade shows held around the world. It is held annually in late winter (mid February) in New York City's Toy District (Broadway and 5th Avenue in the mid (TM) 2005 held in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of this past month. The patented add-on game board, placed inside of the original real estate trading Real Estate Trading Real estate trading is a type of "I buy yours you buy mine" arrangement. This is distinct from vacation home swapping. The deteriorating real estate market (circa 2006+) has led many to realize that trading may be an extremely viable approach to game, offers a new level of play and excitement with additional properties, utilities, and action cards. "Our game has a unique look and feel, with brand-new moves and action cards," said RADGames co-founder Robert Wilkins Robert Timothy Wilkins was a seminal blues guitarist and vocalist. Of African American and Cherokee descent, he was born January 16, 1896, in Hernando, Mississippi, 21 miles from Memphis, Tennessee. He died May 26, 1987. . "In developing our 'Super Add-Ons(TM)' game, our creative team worked in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem with copyright and trademark attorneys, using extreme care not to violate anyone's rights. We were upfront with Hasbro and went as far as to show them a prototype prior to Toy Fair. This demonstrated our willingness to work in conjunction with them. Instead, Hasbro has chosen to file a baseless legal action. This is a clear example of the big corporation trying to stifle the little guy." Wilkins pointed out several other industries where companies manufacture products to augment existing ones. "Designers make patterned covers for cell phones, companies make after-market parts and accessories for automobiles. No one needs to ask the manufacturer's permission to add-on." RADGames is confident it will prevail on the Hasbro claim and will be able to sell its product in the near future. Additionally, RADGames is contemplating legal action in an attempt to recover lost business and revenue as a result of the Hasbro complaint. The concept of "Super Add-Ons(TM)" has its roots back in 1974. While playing the famous real estate property trading game at twelve years old, Wilkins became frustrated frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: as he approached his opponents' strings of houses and hotels. Another way around the properties needed to be created. With cardboard, paper and glue Paper and Glue is an independent record label based in the UK. It was set up by Rob Diament, the lead singer of electronic pop band Temposhark in December 2004. See also
RADGames holds two patents on the game, including one for its revolutionary "board within a board" concept. RADGames expects the "Super Add-Ons(TM)" game to be available in select toy stores A toy store, or toy shop, is a retail business specializing in the services of selling toys. No longer held to the limitations of the brick and mortar outlet, the toy store has successfully created a presence within the e-commerce industry. and gift shops this upcoming holiday season. Two additional games are currently under development. RADGames Inc., founded in 1996, is a privately-held company based in Peterborough, NH. |
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