I can hear it now

by **styxfanNH** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:04 pm

http://www.target.com/Styx-Vintage-Tee- ... tyx&page=1
Styx Womens Shirt at Target

by **Zan** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:34 am

omg. LOL...

Y'know, the Styx purist in me wants to tell them they got the wrong lettering for the slogan. Anyone else?

Still, I need one. :-D

by **StyxCollector** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:00 am

Zan wrote:omg. LOL...

Y'know, the Styx purist in me wants to tell them they got the wrong lettering for the slogan. Anyone else?

Well, this is better than the one that they had on styxworld.com a few years back, but yeah, I agree. The one that Dennis was selling at his shows is better than this one, though. It had the Kilroy computer-y looking font.

I can see why they went with the "classic" 77-78 era logo as it's the most recognizable.

by **brywool** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:57 am

wow, weird. How can they do that without Styx's permission?
I don't think they can, so Styx buys into it.
That's not cool. They shouldn't slam it on one hand and use it to promote on the other.

by **Zan** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:12 am

StyxCollector wrote:I can see why they went with the "classic" 77-78 era logo as it's the most recognizable.

Right, but still. ;-)

by **Higgy** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:36 am

brywool wrote:wow, weird. How can they do that without Styx's permission?
I don't think they can, so Styx buys into it.
That's not cool. They shouldn't slam it on one hand and use it to promote on the other.

Thats never really been a problem for them...

by **StyxCollector** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:56 am

Zan wrote:Right, but still.

Zan, you and I are in total agreement here ... it looks odd, but whatever.

by **StyxCollector** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:58 am

brywool wrote:wow, weird. How can they do that without Styx's permission?
I don't think they can, so Styx buys into it.
That's not cool. They shouldn't slam it on one hand and use it to promote on the other.

They've done it before. Do you actually forget that Styx is a business venture? They're not doing this for kicks. JY may want to hate Roboto, but it's clear they have no problem marketing or licensing it. So be it.

I don't have a problem with it.

by **sadie65** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:14 am

No different than Dennis using the similar logo with "Lady" in it instead of Styx.

Personally I'm just glad that finally they are getting some recognition like the other classic rock groups when it comes to mass market selling.

And no matter how hard they might want to try, some things will always be indelibly linked to all of them...good and bad.

by **stmonkeys** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:15 am

I saw that in Target on Monday. I would've bought it if it didn't have the "domo...." slogan on it.

I also came close to buying this one:

by **Zan** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:24 am

I have an "I'm with the Band" shirt - it's much prettier than that one ;-)

Sandi has one that says "I don't do roadies."

by **sniper16** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:27 am

sadie65 wrote:No different than Dennis using the similar logo with "Lady" in it instead of Styx.

Personally I'm just glad that finally they are getting some recognition like the other classic rock groups when it comes to mass market selling.

And no matter how hard they might want to try, some things will always be indelibly linked to all of them...good and bad.

the difference is dennis hasnt slagged a song and them preformed it.

by **Roboto750** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:10 am

I bought this shirt for my girlfriend last week and she wore it the next day. I would love to see more shirts like this, but it would be nice to include the men!

by **StyxCollector** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:30 am

Actually, a few years back the company Junk Food who makes retro/trendy t-shirts "reissued" licensed versions of both Paradise Theater and Main Event concert shirts for men and women. The PT ones were only for women.

Here's an example of the '78 repro for women:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Junk-Food-winterlan ... 1037a16197

Here's the PT one for women:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Styx-Junk ... dZViewItem

by **sadie65** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:17 am

sniper16 wrote:
sadie65 wrote:No different than Dennis using the similar logo with "Lady" in it instead of Styx.

Personally I'm just glad that finally they are getting some recognition like the other classic rock groups when it comes to mass market selling.

And no matter how hard they might want to try, some things will always be indelibly linked to all of them...good and bad.

the difference is dennis hasnt slagged a song and them preformed it.

Hey, there are decisions made by the band that I don't agree with. Many of them. Most here would view me as a strong DeYoungian. And yeah, some members of the band have "slagged" the song. That being said, I suppose if they endorsed this, they chose something that caters to the classic lineup base without having to acknowledge Mr. DeYoung. I'd have definitely preferred a shirt with a classic concert series, but I think they'd have a much harder time pulling that off under the circumstances. This skirts it.

The shirt in and of itself does little for me.

As with so much else with this band, they make choices that leave some portion of their fan base wondering "why". No different here.

by **AnnieOprah** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:14 pm

StyxCollector wrote:
brywool wrote:wow, weird. How can they do that without Styx's permission?
I don't think they can, so Styx buys into it.
That's not cool. They shouldn't slam it on one hand and use it to promote on the other.

They've done it before. Do you actually forget that Styx is a business venture? They're not doing this for kicks. JY may want to hate Roboto, but it's clear they have no problem marketing or licensing it. So be it.

I don't have a problem with it.

Oh so you think hypocrissy is okay?

by **stmonkeys** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:34 pm

don't you mean "hip-hopcrissy"

btw it's only one "s"

by **Blue Falcon** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:30 am

styxfanNH wrote:http://www.target.com/Styx-Vintage-Tee-Red/dp/B00126KYU2/sr=1-1/qid=1202904095/ref=sr_1_1/602-5259217-8451030?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Astyx&page=1
Styx Womens Shirt at Target

Yet another example of JY's ridiculous hypocrisy. He continue to profit from things like this while at the same time taking a symbolic dump on everything the band produced before 2000.

I'm not going to line JY's coke-filled pockets with more cash by buying one of these.

by **classicstyxfan** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:38 am

someone PLEASE tell me that body shape was created by photoshop, cus that just ain't natchera......... :shock:

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by **Jodes** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:50 pm

Yeppers... me think she is in need of a couple six cheeseburgers!!

Cheeseburger cheeseburger cheesebuger cheeseburger.. Pepsi.. No Coke!!!

(For you Classic SNL fans, you should get that last line!!)

by **MCM** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:12 pm

Well, somebody is buying them as I've been trolling the Targets in my area for about a week and haven't been able to find one.

by **blt man** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:40 pm

Dennis registered the MR. Roboto phrasing as a trade-mark. http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f= ... avlubf.3.8

by **styxfanNH** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:44 pm

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Serial Number: 78729085 Assignment Information Trademark Document Retrieval

Registration Number: 3331574

Mark

(words only): DOMO ARIGATO MR. ROBOTO

Standard Character claim: Yes

Current Status: Registered.

Date of Status: 2007-11-06

Filing Date: 2005-10-07

Filed as TEAS Plus Application: Yes

Currently TEAS Plus Application: Yes

Transformed into a National Application: No

Registration Date: 2007-11-06

Register: Principal

Law Office Assigned: LAW OFFICE 113

If you are the applicant or applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center at TrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov

Current Location: 650 -Publication And Issue Section

Date In Location: 2007-09-28

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LAST APPLICANT(S)/OWNER(S) OF RECORD

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1. Dennis DeYoung and Suzanne DeYoung Partnership, The

Composed Of:
Dennis DeYoung (United States) and Suzanne DeYoung (United States)
Address:
Dennis DeYoung and Suzanne DeYoung Partnership, The
15941 S. Harlem Ave., Suite 268
Tinley Park, IL 60477
United States
Legal Entity Type: Partnership
State or Country Where Organized: Illinois

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GOODS AND/OR SERVICES

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International Class: 009
Class Status: Active
Blank CD-ROMs for sound or video recording; Blank record disks; Blank recordable optical disc; CD cases; CD sleeves; Downloadable musical sound recordings; Downloadable video recordings featuring music and graphic art; DVDs featuring music and graphic art; Multimedia software recorded on CD-ROM featuring music and graphic art; Musical sound recordings; Musical video recordings; Pre-recorded CD's, video tapes, laser disks and DVD's featuring music and graphic art
Basis: 1(a)
First Use Date: 2007-07-10
First Use in Commerce Date: 2007-07-10

International Class: 016
Class Status: Active
Art pictures; Blank cards; Cards, namely, gift cards; Christmas cards; Correspondence cards; Ephemera namely, autographs of famous individuals; Gift cards; Greeting cards; Holiday cards; Motivational cards; Mounted posters; Music sheets; Musical greeting cards; Occasion cards; Picture postcards; Pictures; Posters; Printed greeting cards with electronic information stored therein; Unmounted posters
Basis: 1(a)
First Use Date: 2007-07-10
First Use in Commerce Date: 2007-07-10

International Class: 041
Class Status: Active
Composition of music for others; Direction of making radio or television programs; Direction or presentation of plays; Entertainment in the nature of visual and audio performances, namely, musical band, rock group, gymnastic, dance, and ballet performances; Entertainment in the nature of production of plays and musicals; Entertainment namely, live performances by a musical band; Entertainment namely, production of plays and musicals; Entertainment services namely live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, providing a web site featuring musical performances, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line reviews of plays and musicals; Entertainment services, namely, providing prerecorded music, information in the field of music, and commentary and articles about music, all on-line via a global computer network; Entertainment, namely live music concerts; Entertainment, namely live performances by musical bands; Music composition and transcription for others; Music composition for others; Music production services; Music publishing services; Presentation of musical performance; Providing facilities for movies, shows, plays, music or educational training
Basis: 1(a)
First Use Date: 2007-07-10
First Use in Commerce Date: 2007-07-10

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Translation: The English translation of the word DOMO ARIGATO in the mark is "Thank you very much".

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MADRID PROTOCOL INFORMATION

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(NOT AVAILABLE)

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PROSECUTION HISTORY
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NOTE: To view any document referenced below, click on the link to "Trademark Document Retrieval" shown near the top of this page.

2007-11-06 - Registered - Principal Register

2007-09-28 - Law Office Registration Review Completed

2007-09-28 - Assigned To LIE

2007-08-28 - Allowed for Registration - Principal Register (SOU accepted)

2007-08-28 - Statement of use processing complete

2007-07-11 - Amendment to Use filed

2007-07-11 - TEAS Statement of Use Received

2007-01-16 - Notice of allowance - mailed

2006-10-24 - Published for opposition

2006-10-04 - Notice of publication

2006-09-12 - Law Office Publication Review Completed

2006-09-11 - Assigned To LIE

2006-08-28 - Approved for Pub - Principal Register (Initial exam)

2006-08-28 - Examiner's Amendment Entered

2006-08-28 - EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

2006-08-28 - Examiners Amendment -Written

2006-04-27 - TEAS Change Of Correspondence Received

2006-04-14 - Non-final action e-mailed

2006-04-14 - Non-Final Action Written

2006-04-12 - Assigned To Examiner

2006-04-11 - Assigned To Examiner

2005-10-12 - New Application Entered In Tram

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ATTORNEY/CORRESPONDENT INFORMATION

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Attorney of Record
Justin Lampel

Correspondent
Justin Lampel
Lampel & Associates, P.C.
555 Skokie Blvd., Suite 500
Northbrook IL 60062
Phone Number: 847.845.4345
Fax Number: 847.897.5834

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by **styxfanNH** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:46 pm

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This page was generated by the TARR system on 2008-02-16 08:44:31 ET

Serial Number: 78729012 Assignment Information Trademark Document Retrieval

Registration Number: 3205359

Mark

(words only): DOMO ARIGATO MR. ROBOTO

Standard Character claim: Yes

Current Status: Registered.

Date of Status: 2007-02-06

Filing Date: 2005-10-07

Filed as TEAS Plus Application: Yes

Currently TEAS Plus Application: Yes

Transformed into a National Application: No

Registration Date: 2007-02-06

Register: Principal

Law Office Assigned: LAW OFFICE 105

If you are the applicant or applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center at TrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov

Current Location: 650 -Publication And Issue Section

Date In Location: 2007-02-06

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LAST APPLICANT(S)/OWNER(S) OF RECORD

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1. DeYoung, Suzanne

Address:
DeYoung, Suzanne
15941 S. Harlem Ave., Suite 268
Tinley Park, IL 60477
United States
Legal Entity Type: Individual
Country of Citizenship: United States

2. DeYoung, Dennis

Address:
DeYoung, Dennis
15941 S. Harlem Ave., Suite 268
Tinley Park, IL 60477
United States
Legal Entity Type: Individual
Country of Citizenship: United States

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GOODS AND/OR SERVICES

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International Class: 025
Class Status: Active
Athletic shoes; Beach shoes; Bermuda shorts; Boxer shorts; Chef's hats; Denim jackets; Fleece shorts; Gym shorts; Gymnastic shoes; Hat bands; Hats; Headgear, namely, scarfs, hats, headbands; Heavy jackets; Infants' shoes and boots; Jackets; Leather jackets; Leather shoes; Light-reflecting jackets; Long jackets; Men and women jackets, coats, trousers, vests; Mock turtle-neck sweaters; Panties, shorts and briefs; Protective metal members for shoes and boots; Rain jackets; Rainproof jackets; Rubber shoes; Rugby shorts; Shoes; Short petticoats; Short sets; Short trousers; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Shorts; Ski jackets; Sleeved or sleeveless jackets; Small hats; Smoking jackets; Sports shirts with short sleeves; Suede jackets; Sweat shorts; Sweaters; Swim caps; Swim trunks; Swim wear; Swim wear for gentlemen and ladies; Swimming caps; Swimming costumes; Swimming trunks; T-shirts; Training shoes; Turtleneck sweaters; V-neck sweaters; Walking shorts; Woolly hats; Work shoes and boots
Basis: 1(a)
First Use Date: 1983-01-01
First Use in Commerce Date: 1983-01-01

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Translation: The foreign wording in the mark translates into English as thank you very much.

Section 2(f)

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MADRID PROTOCOL INFORMATION

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(NOT AVAILABLE)

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PROSECUTION HISTORY
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NOTE: To view any document referenced below, click on the link to "Trademark Document Retrieval" shown near the top of this page.

2007-02-06 - Registered - Principal Register

2006-11-21 - Published for opposition

2006-11-01 - Notice of publication

2006-09-28 - Law Office Publication Review Completed

2006-09-28 - Applicant/Correspondence Changes (Non-Responsive) Entered

2006-09-22 - Assigned To LIE

2006-09-15 - Approved for Pub - Principal Register (Initial exam)

2006-08-25 - Teas/Email Correspondence Entered

2006-08-24 - Communication received from applicant

2006-08-24 - TEAS Response to Office Action Received

2006-04-27 - TEAS Change Of Correspondence Received

2006-04-19 - Non-final action e-mailed

2006-04-19 - Non-Final Action Written

2006-04-12 - Assigned To Examiner

2005-10-12 - New Application Entered In Tram

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ATTORNEY/CORRESPONDENT INFORMATION

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Attorney of Record
Justin Lampel

Correspondent
Justin Lampel
Lampel & Associates, P.C.
555 Skokie Blvd., Suite 500
Northbrook IL 60062
Phone Number: 847.845.4345
Fax Number: 847.897.5834

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by **styxfanNH** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:46 pm

It looks like the only difference between the two is one is for music and the other is for clothing

by **Zan** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:59 pm

Interesting....
Well I, for one, am not going to help line Dennis & Suzanne's coke-filled pockets by buying one of these.

by **yogi** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 4:57 am

Zan,

You know if you scrolling down real fast and see your beautiful daughter at a quick glance, it looks like she is flipping the bird.

by **Jodes** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:33 am

Well I'm sure Target wouldn't be selling these shirts if there was anything illegal/violating copyright issues. They are too big a company to be selling merchandise that isn't 100% legal.

It's not like they are Walmart or anything!

by **pinkfloyd1973** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:17 am

Zan wrote:Interesting....
Well I, for one, am not going to help line Dennis & Suzanne's coke-filled pockets by buying one of these.

They drink Coke? Kewl!! :lol:

Robin

by **StyxCollector** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:39 am

Zan wrote:Interesting....
Well I, for one, am not going to help line Dennis & Suzanne's coke-filled pockets by buying one of these.

Well, you'll be lining JY & TS', too, since they own the Styx trademark. So call it a 50-50 split

MR

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