Someone pissed off Jake & Len, replicating LE heads |
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Someone pissed off Jake & Len, replicating LE heads |
davep |
Nov 25 2008, 02:07 PM
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a new thread on Air Cooled Technology:
http://forums.aircooledtechnology.com/show...23001#post23001 it was not a smart move on someones part. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
Jake Raby |
Nov 26 2008, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE Anyone who has the confidence that they provide a superior service does not need to resort to legal tactics, because even if this guy copies them, he may not have the reputation to sell them. Very correct, unless they are used in complete engines that could then be similarly prepared to some of our offerings. I certainly agree with Len, that there are preparation aspects of the heads that can't be replicated but "confusingly similar" components could be created and that could be damaging. What matters most is the processes were halted and now enough people are aware of the efforts that it'll be hard for anoyone to have a successful endeavor, even if they copied the heads, no matter what may go on in court. Our following is large and they are loyal, due to that the people will be more effective than anything that can happen in court. I am trying to create positive energy from all of this, especially with the Holidays upon us. In some ways having things copied can be the biggest pat on the back that can be given to a developer. This post has been edited by Jake Raby: Nov 26 2008, 10:36 AM |
r_towle |
Nov 26 2008, 11:16 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE Anyone who has the confidence that they provide a superior service does not need to resort to legal tactics, because even if this guy copies them, he may not have the reputation to sell them. Very correct, unless they are used in complete engines that could then be similarly prepared to some of our offerings. I certainly agree with Len, that there are preparation aspects of the heads that can't be replicated but "confusingly similar" components could be created and that could be damaging. What matters most is the processes were halted and now enough people are aware of the efforts that it'll be hard for anoyone to have a successful endeavor, even if they copied the heads, no matter what may go on in court. Our following is large and they are loyal, due to that the people will be more effective than anything that can happen in court. I am trying to create positive energy from all of this, especially with the Holidays upon us. In some ways having things copied can be the biggest pat on the back that can be given to a developer. I would agree with you that its a strong compliment to be copied. The go to market model needs to be superior and a new start up would need time to gain market share and mind share. This is how a lot of the high tech hardware companies work...very little is secret, companies change (buy and steal) employees all the time to gain knowledge...its really not a secret world full of unique ideas anymore... In the security business the weakest link is the human factor....its cheaper to buy the information than try to steal it. Its all about who has a more efficient go to market model...period. The only way to stay ahead in through constant and continuing innovation. If you have a patent or would like to become an IP company then that is a different business model. I would suggest that instead of fighting directly, do look into IP companies that ALL THEY DO is baby sit IP and take a skim from any proceeds that occur as a result of legal battles... This is an industry unto itself. The benefit of outsourcing this type of work is that you now have a specialist that is monitoring your trademarks, copywrites, patents etc 24/7/365. This frees you up to remain totally focused on making a profit from your business. Rich |
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