aaron4mvp Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I know this might be a sensitive subject or one that has an extremely fine line, but I was wondering if I wanted to sell some of my musky baits to local bait shops to, do they need to be completely original? To be more specific, I see many musky baits that look very similar, just with different paint and design schemes. If I were to try and sell a bait similar to a zara spook, or another bait similar to a LEE LURES tail whopper, would I be breaking any laws? Or would someone be offended? Of course the answer may only be obtainable from the source, just wondering your thoughts on this. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Does only one place sell steak, or is walmart the only place you can buy paint....Go for it...and i wish you luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonpluggergino Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I make a muskie lure that I call it Reef Scraper the lure looks like the old Bomber bass lures. The size I make they are anywere from 5 to 10 inches. I am pretty sure that the Bomber name most likely is copyrited protected but I dought very much that the style body is protected or at least the larger muskie size. Most copyrite patent they are only good for 20 years, and expensive to get. You have to sell a all bunch of baits before you can make a profit You can make a quick search on the internet if the name comes up weather is copyrited or not , the right thing to do is come up with another name. When I made the Reef Scraper I wanted to call it Reef Digger but someone also has the name, so I decided to call it Reef Scraper Like Bob mentioned if you are infringing on someone else rights I am sure you will get a warning letter from his lawyer, at that point I would stop. making or using the name Gino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I cannot even think about anyone bothering to pay anyone to go after you, for just one or two local shops. Now, if you start to sell in Cabelas or Bass Pro, or ....... maybe they will bother you. Will the cost for anyone to pay legal fees to send you a warning letter be worth their effort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdL Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I would think big companies are paying for a lawyer(s) on retainers or staff anyway. They don't pay extra for a lawyer to go after 1 guy or a whole another company to protect their product and product name. And if they don't go after one and not another then they wouldn't be serious about protecting what they want to protect in the eyes of a judge or jury. It does take much for them to send out a cease and desist letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXT.WARDXx Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Not trying to take over your post but reading this I got curious. If you buy the plastic blanks that are knock offs from predator baits, unpainted lures, bustinbassbaits, etc. And paint your own schemes and everything and sell them to local shops or whoever would there be any thing wrong there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny.Barile Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 No Unless when you ordered, you did so on a page that stated those were for your use only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 the other thing is your trademark or copyright is only protected if you enforce it thru litigation,in the country your in.we were approached years back. ,on a cease and desist. it was a waste of time and effort on the others part. its a cruel ruthless world when hobbies become money ventures. grow thick skin man,you will need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
