It is my understanding that Mike Powell of VeraStarr/CineproTheater filed for trademark protection first under the name of "Cinepro". It is my further understanding that there is ongoing litigation between the 2 entities vying for use of the name. I also believe that the New York Company has conceded the use of the name Cinepro since they are actively marketing their products under the name of MICON AUDIO. There is an article in this month's (MAY, 2005) Home Theater Magazine and it is fully apparent that this company is now marketing itself and their products under the name MICON AUDIO. You have to ask yourself why this company would choose to abandon the well known name of CINEPRO in favor of MICON AUDIO. It appears that this company has recognized they will not be successful in retaining the trademark rights to the name of CINEPRO. This is the conclusion that I have drawn at present.
ALSO, I do not believe that MICON AUDIO services any CINEPRO products that require repair or upgrade whereas MIKE POWELL OF VERASTARR/CINEPROTHEATER handles repairs and upgrades of original CINEPRO products. I know this to be true as I have had my Cinepro Amp recently upgraded with MIKE POWELL. The upgrade was substantial and I was most satisfied with MIKE POWELL of VERASTARR/CINEPROTHEATER.
ALSO, I do not believe that MICON AUDIO services any CINEPRO products that require repair or upgrade whereas MIKE POWELL OF VERASTARR/CINEPROTHEATER handles repairs and upgrades of original CINEPRO products. I know this to be true as I have had my Cinepro Amp recently upgraded with MIKE POWELL. The upgrade was substantial and I was most satisfied with MIKE POWELL of VERASTARR/CINEPROTHEATER.