Originally Posted by
StephenH
My impression is that Brooks is making saddles the way a lot of people did 50 or 100 years ago. If a product is not patented or trademark protected, it's fair game to copy it.
However using the Brooks name and packaging is an infringement...
There are flea markets and some stores full of illegal knockoffs in the US, it is reportedly a $600 billion a year problem world wide. With some things like shoes, pocket books or saddles it isn't a big deal except possibly to the manufacturer or consumer. Start talking aircraft parts, crane parts or medical supplies and equipment and you have a real problem.
Aaron
