- 102 - stables, the entry to the castle, and the addition of a medieval village. Additionally, MTNV had a contract to pay Eurotor for management and consulting services. The “Medieval Times” name was first used in the United States in December 1982 when Castro filed an application for a post office box in Kissimmee. From 1982 until the purported licensing agreements with Manver, MTNV conducted business using the “Medieval Times” name and the “formula” without paying compensation to any other person or entity. Petitioners argue that the agreements between MTNV and TM dated February 1, 1983, bound MTNV to compensate TM for the use of the intangibles. The language in the two contracts between MTNV, Eurotor, and TM, dated February 1, 1983, and January 20, 1983, is virtually identical to the language in Forsyth’s November 1986 draft letter to Santandreu. Forsyth’s letter was a recap of a conversation between Forsyth and Santandreu. In the letter, Forsyth discussed the franchise agreement, the script document, and the need to set out TM’s responsibilities as licensor of the Medieval Times concept. The letter stated that TM should include with its duties assistance with the design of costumes, with training horses and actors, and with quality control. On cross-examination, Forsyth was asked about his notes taken on or about May 20, 1986. His testimony proceeded as follows:Page: Previous 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 Next
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