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You’re doing your part by not buying something that you wouldn’t have bought anyway? (bangs head against wall)
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Agreed! Scott has earned deeper respect from me for his approach.
As a reminder for folks crying foul/unfair/etc. - the US Patent system was created in 1790 to advance our economy, by providing a temporary monopoly (exclusive right to practice) for 20 years after filing (current law). This is in exchange for sharing the details of the invention with the world in the published patent, so others can build on it after exclusivity expires. That way, innovators have an incentive to share their 'secret sauce' and the entire economy/society advances. Despite flaws and aberrations in the system over the last 2+ centuries, the US patent system can be seen as an incentive and driver for tremendous innovation, with many benefits to our economy and society. Scott, thank you for playing fair, and taking a positive, strategic view to the issue facing your business. |
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See, right now it’s two guys we like making products we like.
But eventually some Big Corporation with a lot of money to throw at attorneys is going to take a crack at this. The first question they’re gonna ask is “Was BC making covered picks And protecting their IP.” If they aren’t protecting it, they will then try to make the case they’ve abandoned the IP, or possibly by not enforcing it vs CL “waiting to entrap deep pockets.”” So BC Has to protect it vs CL against the day when someone Big comes along. Hope they can work out licensing |
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So Charmed Life Black is going to be patented?
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I mean, that's obviously what they wanted you to believe of course, that there was some altruistic motive for it, and not because they wanted to prevent other people from competing with them in order to continue making profits. Any argument could be made like that, for example, I believe if we cut the corporate taxes for large corporations like Google and Amazon, such system would be created to advance our economy, by providing them ultimate freedom to create better products without having to worry about taxes, which will ultimately benefit consumers. I just made that up, but it's just to demonstrate that you can say anything and claim some sort of great philosophy behind it.
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I have BC and CL vespel picks. Different bevels, finish, and texture. My hands, ears, and guitars lean towards the CL picks. I'm very annoyed with BC for this move. Very glad I have 2 of these CL picks.
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But yeah, I get it - you've found what works for you and you're bummed that it's been taken off the market. If I had a nickel for every time THAT'S happened, I could probably afford to bring some of those things back onto the market... -Ray
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The funniest thing to me about this thread is that the parties actually involved both understand this and apparently are willing to abide by the law. It's the people who simply don't get it that are complaining. I'd bet that'd change really fast if they had actually created something and gone through the time and expense to patent protect it. |
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Well, as a professional journalist, I would like to remind ourselves that it is always a good idea to "hear both sides" before taking any action.
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It's been about four weeks now since this thread began, and it's given me some time to reflect.
Thanks for all who contributed to this discussion. Life is very good. Our daughter will present with us our first grandchild in June. All the most important things in our family's life are in place. That will always be our priority. Sometimes we get worked up about things which at the time seem really upsetting, but on reflection seem pretty minor. The long view is the best view. Thanks again for adding to this discussion. Appreciate it. Scott Memmer |
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Scott, class act as always!
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