Monarch/Monarchy -Legal Notes, August 8, 2008:

Eric T. Gollinger has provided these initial assumptions and opinions, for publication, and subsequent review, no later than Aug. 8, 2008 –Updates and Amendments may follow. Priority given to US Jurisdiction, and then “Region One” American Continental Jurisdiction, and then all other (primarily) English Speaking Jurisdictions, in that order. Artist-to-artist Arbitration is herein given priority, in resolving these (Monarch/Monarcy)(artistic and literary) matters, in order to protect and preserve US Constitutional protections for free (artistic) expression, free speech, and to avoid undue encumbrances to the artistic process.

While the actual words “Monarch” and “Monarchy” are public domain by themselves, we reserve the right to, aim to, avoid confusion among consumers of film (“film,” DVD, HD video, TV, graphics, paintings, visual art, animation, etc), music, and literature, where these names or monikers have been used in publication thus far.

Genre and Style –Avoiding (foreseeable) Conflicts by way of an Artist-to-Artist Arbitration (negotiation process)
It has come to our attention that the styles of music, initially proposed (documented 1993/1994, proposed patent) as a “new genre” is not particularly new, but is a highly inclusive genre, or (collections of eclectic) subgenre(s) to form a supposed “new genre,” “beyond poly-modal,” beyond the “umbrella” genre of “popular music”, and therefore, cannot necessarily be patented as a “new genre” as such, however music sellers can, and often do, label artist’s recordings somewhat arbitrarily, it would seem, and therefore, actual musicians are welcome to collaborate in production (collaboration(s) is/are right(s) reserved and sought by the writer, Eric T. Gollinger), to supplement the musical pantomime and musical performances of on-screen personae’ (the actors) to represent the band (to be) variously referred to as “Monarch” and “(The) Monarchy” in the proposed film “(The)Monarchy” (for which “pre-production” is currently underway).

Individual Artists may choose to discuss expansion of the Monarch/Monarchy Project, and propose expansion of the projects scope, on a case-by-case, and first, on an artist-to-artist basis. Artist-to-artist arbitration (and the vocabulary, jargon, expressions, and vernacular language that artists (may/do) tend to use) must be respected, and reasonably allowed, when official papers are drawn up to clarify the negotiations, for legal clarification, for third party review, when needed. It is expected that any Attorneys and/or Law Enforcement personnel respect the US Constitution, and the rights of the artists, where privacy, personal expression, and all other rights and protections are concerned, and that the conduct of any (and all) Attorneys and/or Law Enforcement personnel not obstruct artist-to-artist arbitration(s). The artists themselves must, first and foremost, be allowed to clarify artistic matters before any Attorneys and/or Law Enforcement personnel are allowed to intervene and provide (often unintentional) obstruction to free artistic expression. (To the fullest extent of the Law), (the) Artists (referred to herein and hereby (including you, the reader-artist concerned, in some cases)) reserve the right to pursue Federal charges against any (and all, such) Attorneys and/or Law Enforcement personnel attempting to obstruct this artist-to-artist arbitration process. (To the fullest extent of the Law), (the) Artists reserve the right to pursue Federal charges against any Attorneys and/or Law Enforcement personnel attempting to obstruct the creative process of free expression, as protected by the US Constitution.

Merchandising –Brief Clarification (Brief Discussion of Project’s Scope)
Our proposals thus far have tended to view “Monarch/(The)Monarchy” as literary, visual arts, and merchandising ventures, pertaining to “(The)Monarchy” as a film. Certain, thus far unpublished, music produced by Eric (T.) Gollinger and Monarch, remain unpublished, and in some cases, unfinished. Drawings, music, and literature by Eric T. Gollinger, containing references to Monarch/Monarchy are copyrighted Eric T. Gollinger, per US Copyright Law. It has come to our attention that some merchandising has been done in relative fairness, and in the previous absence of this announcement. (No “Cease and Desist” orders have been sought by Eric T. Gollinger as of August 8, 2008). It has come to our attention that actual musical groups are now using or including (the name or moniker) “Monarch” and “Monarchy” in their official band name(s). As special courtesies to consumers and artists, Eric T. Gollinger hereby reserves the right to seek a negotiated/negotiable collaborative “settlement(s)” between such parties (named Monarch/Monarchy), that have reasonably overlapped the production delays spanning 1986-2008.
To secure value for (and protect the privacy of) consumers, artists, staff, crew, and fans, the full scope of the “Monarch/Monarchy” project cannot be (fully) discussed or clarified herein (thus far). It is the intention of Eric T. Gollinger that matters be resolved and clarified out of court, and that Artist-to-Artist arbitration be allowed, and not involve undue encumbrance(s) to the artists or their work, except were such qualifies as a violation hereafter. For details and clarification, please contact (Eric T. Gollinger): egollinger@hotmail.com.