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Crystal Jimenez

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Join date: 9 Dec 2005

Posts: 124

04-01-2006 15:44

I have a clothing product in the Real World that I sell. To take an excerpt from the description it says:

...is the newest incentive in high style...

Now I know that when you come up with an original idea, you kind of look for the vultures to swoop down and start tearing it up. But it's kind of rude don't you think when a person makes the exact same product and calls it:

"Incentive in High Style"

That's directly from my tagline!!! They actually named their product that! Although those words may not be trademarked, etc isn't there some sort of decency that one should follow when stealing somebody else's clothing design? I mean come on! Couldn't they even name it something original?

Guess I need to head down to the USPTO office ... then again maybe not....or maybe I should

I just wanted to hear your thoughts on this issue and see if maybe I was loosing my mind or if anyone else thought this was rude...

I know I'll add me a poll ta see what ya think!

Over Sleeper

I Dream in LSL

Join date: 12 Jan 2006

Posts: 141

04-01-2006 15:49

You might want to consult an attorney. Not sure what could be done. But without elaborating too much I would say yes it is rude and yes you should probably look at your legal options, especially if it bothers you.

Best of luck and sorry that happened.

Yiffy Squeegee

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Join date: 28 Dec 2005

Posts: 34

04-01-2006 16:03

You know what they say about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery. You can also look at it as she's helping you brand name the image presented by the slogan. Just keep making stuff residents want to buy for wear.

nimrod Yaffle

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04-01-2006 18:41

I don't like biased polls.

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Argent Stonecutter

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04-01-2006 19:30

I don't get it.

Someone reads ad copy, goes "oh, that's a cool phrase" and uses it.

How do they know you made it up? Did you trademark it? Phrases propogate through popular culture so quickly and in so twisty a way... Snakes on a Plane, people, you can't tell an original idea from one that jumped the shark so long ago it makes internet time seem positively second millennium.

Zodiakos Absolute

With a a dash of lemon.

Join date: 6 Jun 2005

Posts: 282

04-02-2006 01:42

From: Crystal Jimenez

But it's kind of rude don't you think when a person makes the exact same product and calls it:

"Incentive in High Style"

Sounds like they directly copied the entire product, Argent.

Argent Stonecutter

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04-02-2006 09:51

Copycat products aren't illegal if you don't use a trademarked name. There's a bar in SL called "STARDOCKS" and a coffee shop down the street from my office called "Doubleshots"... and both have a very Starbucks-like logo. Starbucks isn't going after either of them.

If it's a trademarked phrase, that's a different matter. If not, well, it doesn't matter.

Fade Languish

I just build stuff...

Join date: 20 Oct 2005

Posts: 1,760

04-02-2006 09:54

I just want to know what "Incentive in High Style" means...

Jesrad Seraph

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Join date: 11 Dec 2004

Posts: 1,463

04-02-2006 10:01

I think you want this.

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Crystal Jimenez Registered User Join date: 9 Dec 2005 Posts: 124	04-01-2006 15:44 I have a clothing product in the Real World that I sell. To take an excerpt from the description it says: ...is the newest incentive in high style... Now I know that when you come up with an original idea, you kind of look for the vultures to swoop down and start tearing it up. But it's kind of rude don't you think when a person makes the exact same product and calls it: "Incentive in High Style" That's directly from my tagline!!! They actually named their product that! Although those words may not be trademarked, etc isn't there some sort of decency that one should follow when stealing somebody else's clothing design? I mean come on! Couldn't they even name it something original? Guess I need to head down to the USPTO office ... then again maybe not....or maybe I should I just wanted to hear your thoughts on this issue and see if maybe I was loosing my mind or if anyone else thought this was rude... I know I'll add me a poll ta see what ya think!
Over Sleeper I Dream in LSL Join date: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 141	04-01-2006 15:49 You might want to consult an attorney. Not sure what could be done. But without elaborating too much I would say yes it is rude and yes you should probably look at your legal options, especially if it bothers you. Best of luck and sorry that happened.
Yiffy Squeegee ^vV^Squeeeeeee^Vv^ Join date: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 34	04-01-2006 16:03 You know what they say about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery. You can also look at it as she's helping you brand name the image presented by the slogan. Just keep making stuff residents want to buy for wear.
nimrod Yaffle Cavemen are people too... Join date: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 3,146	04-01-2006 18:41 I don't like biased polls. _____________________ "People can cry much easier than they can change." -James Baldwin
Argent Stonecutter Emergency Mustelid Join date: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 20,263	04-01-2006 19:30 I don't get it. Someone reads ad copy, goes "oh, that's a cool phrase" and uses it. How do they know you made it up? Did you trademark it? Phrases propogate through popular culture so quickly and in so twisty a way... Snakes on a Plane, people, you can't tell an original idea from one that jumped the shark so long ago it makes internet time seem positively second millennium.
Zodiakos Absolute With a a dash of lemon. Join date: 6 Jun 2005 Posts: 282	04-02-2006 01:42 From: Crystal Jimenez But it's kind of rude don't you think when a person makes the exact same product and calls it: "Incentive in High Style" Sounds like they directly copied the entire product, Argent.
Argent Stonecutter Emergency Mustelid Join date: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 20,263	04-02-2006 09:51 Copycat products aren't illegal if you don't use a trademarked name. There's a bar in SL called "STARDOCKS" and a coffee shop down the street from my office called "Doubleshots"... and both have a very Starbucks-like logo. Starbucks isn't going after either of them. If it's a trademarked phrase, that's a different matter. If not, well, it doesn't matter.
Fade Languish I just build stuff... Join date: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,760	04-02-2006 09:54 I just want to know what "Incentive in High Style" means...
Jesrad Seraph Nonsense Join date: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 1,463	04-02-2006 10:01 I think you want this. _____________________ Either Man can enjoy universal freedom, or Man cannot. If it is possible then everyone can act freely if they don't stop anyone else from doing same. If it is not possible, then conflict will arise anyway so punch those that try to stop you. In conclusion the only strategy that wins in all cases is that of doing what you want against all adversity, as long as you respect that right in others.