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Toy Train Manufacturer's Legal Issues

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LOTS member, Erol Gurcan, RM-6598, has written a series of articles on the legal matters of the various toy train manufacturers. As time goes by and/or if a significant event has occurred, Erol will update us with a new article.  The articles are listed in chronological order with the latest article listed first. Please note: The opinion/summary expressed in the articles below are strictly those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Officers and Directors of LOTS, nor of the LOTS organization as a whole.

November 9, 2006
                 Insights into the MTH Union Pacific Settlement
September 13, 2006
             UP & Lionel Settle Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
August 11, 2006
             A Summary of U P & MTH Trademark Infringement Case
July 20, 2006
                   Current Status of Lionel's Bankruptcy
June 13, 2006
                 MTH Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Lionel
June 13, 2006
                   Summarization of the Hearing in Cincinnati, OH on 6/7/06
June 7, 2006
                   Lionel vs MTH Appeals Heating in Cincinnati, OH Preview
April 26, 2006
               Lionel & MTH Recap
April 17, 2006
               Latest Update
February 28, 2006
             Lionel's motion to enter into a licensing agreement with                                                 Sanda Kan was granted by the court.
February 17, 2006
             The REAL status of K-Line & Lionel's Acquisition of K-Line' Assets
February 2, 2006 -
             MTH Sues Korea Brass for Fraudulent Transfer of Assets
December 2005 -
             Lionel  Settles K-Line Lawsuit
November 2005 -
             Current Status of Lionel's Legal Matters (MTH & K-Line)
August 2005 -
             K-Line Files for Bankruptcy Protection
July 2005 -
             Lionel vs K-Line