What do you do when your product is knocked off?

[Lenie]

I love this site!

[novanutcase]

I, for one, can completely understand the frustration you must be going through.

In my industry(clothing) the courts have ruled that any garment can be copied to a tee as long as the label doesn't denote the brand of the original. That means that I can copy any piece of clothing as long as I don't use their brand label.

I've had many graphic designs copied and used by other brands and, in the beginning, tried to sue them for copyright infringement but as long as they change some small element in the design they can claim that it is not an exact copy. It cost me a lot of money and stress only find out that I didn't have a leg to stand on and that my efforts were in vane.

As mentioned, you have to weigh whether the cost of litigating the issue is worth it in the end.

John

[killer67]

This thread has brought to light a very prevalent issue. Staci - you did the right thing by bringing this up (should have been done sooner but your job is also important ). You deserve a raise for bugging Mike & Jim about this matter.

We are going to commodotize this industry way too soon if this keeps happening to you and any other innovators (thank God there are still lots of them left).

Most of us know that you are the original designers and many people will support you if only for that reason. Others will stray to save $100 and unknowingly hurt the industry pioneers.

I purchased 3 Ring Brothers items and they are all first class craftsmanship with a keen eye for design. I would buy anything I needed from them again.

Tell the brothers to not be discouraged by people saying, "this is inevitable - it's not worth the investment." It is this indifference and and pursuit of instant gratification that will deteriorate this relatively new and awesome hobby of ours.

off the now

[70rs]

Originally Posted by Lenie

I love this site!

Me too!