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    customer in liquidation

    thanks Steelwithnoe, I've sent the order - and will keep an eye on them - just feel sorry for the poor guys they have most likely left up the creek!! - B
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    Insurance - what's it gonna cost me?

    I got a reasonable deal via Federation of Small Businesses - via Towergate B
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    customer in liquidation

    Hi all, Wondered if anyone could help - I received an order today from an old customer - I just get a small occasional order from them. i noticed that the customers business name had changed from eg, AB Ltd to BA Ltd. Anyway he paid for the order with a debit card and asked for the order to...
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    Help -How much should it cost for a patent?

    With respect, the question you should be asking is "how much does it cost to defend a patent?" I recently attended a presentation entitled "so you think you want a patent" by a leading IP Barrister - it was real eye opener!! and has pretty much put me off ever seeking patent protection...
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    COPYRIGHT Infringement - name & shame?

    Thanks obscure, I'll see how things pan out with the current case - since I'm pretty sure we will win the case if it goes to court - we will probably seek a settlement out of court. I did, by amazing coincidence, I bumped into a barrister who is highly regarded in the IP field and he pretty...
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    COPYRIGHT Infringement - name & shame?

    I guess it would be wise for me to not mention the product considering there is case currently on going! hope you understand.
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    COPYRIGHT Infringement - name & shame?

    Thanks for your input all. I think I'll avoid naming and shaming - although I have the most comprehensive proof of ownership possible going back a few years. I have kept all original concepts and final designs - have proof of first publication, original brochures and flyers along with dates of...
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    COPYRIGHT Infringement - name & shame?

    I have recently settled a copyright dispute. A company had been copying some of my designs but following a couple of letters from my solicitor - the infringer has signed a letter stating that "without liability" he will cease from buying , selling, advertising the products in question etc etc...
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    Electrical goods?

    You'll also need to ensure any electrical/electroic goods comply with the RoHS directive - all to to with being lead-free etc - just google RoHS for full info
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    Design Protection organisations

    Following a recent design right infringement, I'm trying to protect my designs from future such problems and generally wise-up a little in this area. I am aware of an organisation called ACID (anti copying in design) and wondered if anyone has / is a member and what their experiences are. I'd...
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    Copies of my products on ebay!

    Hi Short Time Stationery Yes I have the address he supplied to ebay - which guess what, is not the address to which his Ltd co is registered. The ebay address seems to be the address of a family member/partner-in-crime in a poor attempt to disguise who is really behind the fakes. However I...
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    Copies of my products on ebay!

    Thank you SolsburyHill, Good advice! I will think about it today - and ask via a solicitors letter for the goods to be offered up - ( I know he has at least 40 of one of the items as he had 2 listings and each stated the 20 were available. Another offending item (also removed by ebay) had...
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    Copies of my products on ebay!

    Well, thumbs up for ebay! - they delisted the offending items - they seem to react pretty quickly the Intellectual property infringements. I now need to know what can be done about the FAKE stock this guy has? I will talk to an IP lawyer but wonder if anyone has managed to get the offender to...
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    Copies of my products on ebay!

    Hi strath, thanks for your post - with respect, I'm going to keep specific info under my hat for now - but will post developments later.
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    Copies of my products on ebay!

    Thanks SolsburyHill for your reply - I 've studied the links which were very useful and although my designs are not registered I am very sure that my case is strong - the ebayer has made a direct copy of my design which is very distinctive and instantly recogniseable as being mine. They have...
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