bassbaits Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hi All, I have purchased a mold that is an exact copy of an existing lure. Having made a few lures and showing them catching fish online, I have received a lot of requests to produce them for others. I'm just wondering if this is even legal? I see people do it with senkos all the time so not sure why it would be different for other baits? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) It all depends on the patents that are carried and up to date on the original... many have no patents or cant get one because it's not different enough from others to apply. This is a good watch... Edited June 5, 2020 by 21xdc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Also remember that you cannot use a trademarked name. You might be able to make a stick bait that looks like a Senko (tm) but you cannot use that name or even refer to it. You do not own the rights to that word. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 If you're selling them online and there is a patent, you will know. That's the first place they look for infringement. If that happens, you will get a cease and desist letter from the patent holder's attorney. Then you have a choice, stop selling them or end up in court 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 If for friends I wouldn't worry bout it. How many cavity is your mold? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
