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Interlego AG v Tyco Industries Inc ([1989] AC 217, also known informally as the Lego case or the Lego brick case) was a case in copyright law that originated in Hong Kong that eventually went before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the United Kingdom. [1]
Kirkbi AG v. Ritvik Holdings Inc., [2] popularly known as the Lego Case, is a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada.The Court upheld the constitutionality of section 7(b) of the Trade-marks Act [3] which prohibits the use of confusing marks, as well, on a second issue it was held that the doctrine of functionality applied to unregistered trade-marks.
Lego Digital Designer is an official piece of Lego software for Mac OS X and Windows which allows users to create their own digital Lego designs. [45] The program once allowed customers to order custom designs [46] with a service to ship physical models from Digital Designer to consumers; the service ended in 2012. [47]
The Lego Group celebrates their 80th anniversary. Lego Universe is discontinued. Lego Dino is introduced. Lego Minifigures Series 6, 7 and 8. Legoland Malaysia opens. Lego Friends theme is introduced. Lego Monster Fighters is introduced. Lego Disney Princess is introduced. Lego Alien Conquest is discontinued. Lego Build and Rebuild is introduced.
The Lego Group (also known as Lego System A/S or formally Lego A/S) [5] is a Danish construction toy production company based in Billund, Denmark. [6] It manufactures Lego -branded toys, consisting mostly of interlocking plastic bricks.
Today, Lego is a profitable [1] brand offering construction kits and related products and services, including Lego board games, retail stores, video games, films, theme parks, and consultation services. Despite its expansion, the company remains privately held. [2] Lego has had a significant impact on various areas of popular culture.
Lego is a shortened form of the Danish word Leg godt, meaning "play well". [11] The company eventually became known as The Lego Group. [ citation needed ] Years later, he said, "Not until the day when I said to myself, 'You must make a choice between carpentry and toys' did I find the real answer."
The theme was introduced either as Expert Builder or Technical Sets (depending on market) in 1977, [2] and was renamed LEGO Technic in 1982. [3]Technic sets are characterized by their use of special pieces, such as gears, axles, and pins, which allow the construction of working mechanisms and mechanical structures.