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@Chris_Jack89: Rangers say they 'remain the rightful & legal owners of their trademarks'. Talks will be held with Sports Direct 'within the next two weeks'

Club Statement IT WILL not become custom and practice for the Board of Rangers International Football Club to respond to every outbreak of media speculation regarding this Club but because of the sensitivity of the subject at the centre of recent reporting the Directors felt a response is legitimate at this time. It has been widely reported that the trademarks, the iconic symbols of our Club, are now in the possession of Sports Direct. Although the trademarks are registered in Sports Direct's name, the position is not as alarming as it may first appear. Let us all be absolutely clear on this matter. Rangers remain the rightful and legal owners of their trademarks and Interim Chairman Paul Murray has clarified this position with Sports Direct. In fact, both parties will come together within the next two weeks for talks. Confusion over ownership arose last week when it was noticed on a Government Intellectual Property site that they appeared to be the possessions of Sports Direct but this was as a consequence of the loan facility entered into by the Club’s previous Board in January of this year. In return for the loan, Sports Direct took security over all Rangers assets – but not Ibrox – including intellectual property owned by the Club. In England, it is possible to secure such rights by a fixed charge but in Scotland the equivalent of an English fixed charge (a standard security) can only be granted over heritable property - land and buildings. Intellectual Property is counted as moveable property for these purposes and Scots Law doesn't allow fixed security to be granted over moveable property. Accordingly a practice has developed of lenders taking absolute transfers subject to a back letter setting out that the transfer is in security and the property will be returned when the facility has been repaid. This is a common device adopted by most of the UK banks and other main commercial lenders. Rangers supporters can be reassured that Sports Direct fully accept that all of the IP rights registered in their name will be returned to the Club when the loan facility – the previous Board drew down £5m - is repaid.

@tedermeatballs: I hear RFC legal team are satisfied ownership of all badges and crests will transfer back to the club on repayment of Ashley's £5m loan.

And a couple on here

"L The list of players who represented their country while at Rangers is not correct, unless it means at any level.

My point is that the 3B accepted one place on the board (possibly with more to come). They then gave the loan to the club when it would be so easy of them to put pressure on DK to do so and/or demanded another seat or two on the board. You must move on, Llambias ain't coming back onto the board. You were so wrong in your assessment of him and your continual sniping at the board and DK in particular has a good few of us wondering what the game is.

DP of the 3B joined the board first later on came the loan.

I have been reliably informed by a source in the city that there has been no falling out between DK & 3B. I feel really important now.

That's what had me wondering, very intense.

Off topic but are you The Deedle from FF?

First saw him in the Bristol City pre season friendly. My thoughts at first were we have a player here, he will do. But he then gave the ball away under no pressure from which they should have scored. He seems to me to be unable to concentrate for 90 minutes against anyone, therefore he will not do in PL.

He also banned me for my political views I believe. Met him a couple of times seemed ok, but either him or his mods do like to rid FF of people who don't follow the party line. It's his site so I suppose he can do what he likes.

Further two weeks gone and this parasite is still bleeding the club of precious cash. Not the actions of a legend to me.

He would have the support of most posters on FF I would think. His "crusade" may be on behalf of himself, FF or whatever. Looks like you have personal issues with him.

Another mistake by club board.

The second article could start the "Aye Ready" "Ready" arguments again.

Is it not the case that all shareholders need to be offered shares so as to keep same percentage if they wish?

If only we had a fan on the board.

It's Llambias, you heard it here first!

Could not disagree more. The police were 100% to blame for this tragedy and most have known that since it happened. The police officer in charges knew that the fans were penned in, he made a horrific mistake. So much for British justice that it takes 25 years to get the police to admit they were to blame.

You never let up. Failed at every fans group you have been a member of (or tried to join). Continually criticising those who have actually done something. These Gersnet dinners must be a right hoot.

Another 11 days and still no move to do the decent thing from this Rangers legend.

There was one (possibly more) that backed the rats right up to and including the egm. It makes you wonder.

Many a true word spoken in jest. Time for a woman on the club board.

No chance that he will be forced to resign from RST board. At least I would hope so.