I can still see Leatherman go after TTC for not doing enough. Really, the etched disclaimer can be rubbed off, they will be back to square one.
This type of thing should calm down in US after Impression Vs Lexmark SCOTUS ruling in favor of the mod & resell companyhttps://www.wired.com/2017/06/impression-v-lexmark/amp/
And now they won't ship to the UK, they did before
Quote from: Smashie on July 11, 2017, 10:36:38 AMAnd now they won't ship to the UK, they did before Bah those blades are pretty crumby steel. If it was damasteel or even some other stainless Damascus sure. But those things are so rust prone. I had one here on a wave and no way I wanted to keep it so I sold it.
Quote from: Syph007 on July 11, 2017, 04:43:04 PMQuote from: Smashie on July 11, 2017, 10:36:38 AMAnd now they won't ship to the UK, they did before Bah those blades are pretty crumby steel. If it was damasteel or even some other stainless Damascus sure. But those things are so rust prone. I had one here on a wave and no way I wanted to keep it so I sold it. That's good to know. I had wondered about their version of Damascus.I have not owned a TTC product - perhaps I find them too costly for what they are - but I think they should be allowed to continue in their business.
Quote from: sawman on March 02, 2017, 02:36:52 PMHow is this any different from buying a truck from Toyota and taking it to your favorite body shop to have custom paint job and other changes?...It isn't. But don't expect Toyota to warranty the things you changed or anything directly affected to/by the things you changed.Sorry-late to the party...Overall I think Grant is right on regarding trade mark, brand dilution, and warranty work. but ultimately I think it would understandably come down to mostly warranty repairs and injury claims - those last two of which are quantifiable damages. That being said...to continue the Toyota truck theme... what it seems TTC was doing was taking the truck totally apart, swapping out non factory manifolds, springs, bushings and headers, and colors, thus voiding the warranty. Then opening up an unauthorised Toyota dealership to sell them. And when I buy that truck and take it to a legitimate dealer for repair, they say: what the hell is THIS?! That's not how WE make them...!Or, I topple the truck over while four wheeling and sue Toyota, who then gets bad press while also spending millions $ on legal defense for something that may have nothing to do with them. But they 're dragged into it anyway.And then, where do they go to get their reputation back?(Or...the frame rusts out of my Toyota truck, and...oh, wait...that already was a thing...)
How is this any different from buying a truck from Toyota and taking it to your favorite body shop to have custom paint job and other changes?...