Don’t they own a few other sites like SAC and Competitve Cyclist? Make sure to boycott those too.
I’ve bought a ton of stuff from BC.com but now I’ll just go to REI.com or something.
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Don’t they own a few other sites like SAC and Competitve Cyclist? Make sure to boycott those too.
I’ve bought a ton of stuff from BC.com but now I’ll just go to REI.com or something.
doesn't this trademark infringment stuff happen in everyday things like say cars/ Vacuum cleaners/ refrigerators/ runners/ coffee shops/ Yoga classes ?
tell me some good reasons why ski gear is any different ?
Because "backcountry" is a common word used in the industry, and one company trying to prevent the rest of the industry from using that word is bullshit.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
If Ford tried to trademark "pickup truck" or Starbucks tried to trademark "latte," that would also be bullshit. But those companies are smart enough to realize that trying to trademark those terms would be dumb.
are you just trolling? I don't understand why this topic is bringing out this kind of stuff from you.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
Trademark infringement, and trademark disputes, happen all the time. And this one is not different at all, ski gear is no different. But saying it is no different than all the other types of infringement disputes is pretty meaningless. Because in all of those disputes, there are specific facts that either make it a justified suit for infringement or not a justified dispute. So yes, this is a run of the mill trademark infringement issue. In which one party is vastly overreaching because they have the financial resources to bully small actors. Which is a run of the mill tactic, and still an abhorrent tactic. What makes this different is simply because it's related to a topic we care about, so people are more sensitive to the reprehensible business decision made by backcountry.com
Yeah, this is pretty fucked up. I know lots of times companies hire firms to handle their trademark enforcement, and since these firms need to enforce trademarks to stay in business they get ever more petty about who they sue. I hope that maybe this is a case of an outside firm getting over ambitious and BC will reign it in now that there is some backlash. I can't say I'm optimistic about this, though. For now, fuck em.
This is TGR no one is going to post about vacuum cleaners.Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
I have a bigger problem with hudge "co-ops" dodging liability for their own brand products than I do about companies protecting trademarks.Quote:
Originally Posted by ULLRismyco-pilot
Or them changing their rules to mean that their really not a "co-op" with an elected board anymore.
http://www.tsgconsumer.com/portfolio
^^^List of companies they are associated with. PBR is one of them. Imagine trademarking the word ‘beer’.
Kinda explains why Canyon bikes came into the US market so strong, they obvs has the financial backing to do it.
What’s up mags...been awhile. Remember the good old days of buying cheap bike parts on chainlove. Ain’t what it used to be.
devils advocate, life in America ... fucking reality ?Quote:
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https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...a-buy-one-ASAPQuote:
Originally Posted by PNWbrit
6 pages ^^
Yeah I know. It was a joke.Quote:
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I looked in the mirror this AM, so I have seen the real enemy ... it is us
The family of Herbert should sue Hoover because he sucked first
Private equity companies give no fucks. All they see is numbers. The question is will the actual core users put a dent in their sales.
If some big names in the outdoor industry come out against them it could possibly move the dial.
Having worked for a private equity company I don’t even know what you are saying. Can you put it terms of numbers?
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paging Patagonia...Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
THE NUMBER OF FUCKS THEY GIVE IS 0.0000.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtnwriter
hahaha!Quote:
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Don't know if it's necessarily a "big" name but a pretty famous outdoor photog in SLC had the article on his Facebook and wasn't happy. Clearly he knows skiers and anglers alike and is well published. Let's hope more jump on the wagon.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
Lots of pros, especially local SLC Peeps are sponsored by Backcountry.
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Are they gonna sue the US Gubmint next?
https://www.nps.gov/features/colm/vi...ry-ranger.html
Privately held, decently big charitable giving, brick and mortar locations.Quote:
Originally Posted by TGRBadass
Form your own opinions based on that and whatever else you find important I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Im In for 10Quote:
Originally Posted by ACH
Amazing this great article was written by long lost mag tonsil Varnish and we all knew a ton of mags that worked there in early 2000s. Some still do I think?
I think they fucked with the wrong guy and he should get support
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jesus christ.Quote:
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They're going to need a really good dentist to overcome sovereign immunity.Quote:
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Well that is certainly better than the Photochop I just spent 3 minutes on...Quote:
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Disclaimer: I have never purchased anything from Backcunty.com
Whoa, they better. Pretty unclear who the Backcountry Ranger works for, sort of seems like they're a rep for the retailer who will happily provide gear advice, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by powpig
Jason Blevins posted here? That guy is good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodsy
Not sure if I understand. Can I see this as a chart please?Quote:
Originally Posted by ill-advised strategy
Listen you... you.... you got any SAC discount codes?Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
YASSSSSSSS!Quote:
Originally Posted by SeatownSlackey
Are you kidding me? Some nit wit is going to give up their $750.00 "sponsorship" because of some corporate "injustice". Some dude on the corporate handout is supposed to care about something? Anything?Quote:
Originally Posted by Skidog
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Truth be told, that is actually more clear. I can see why those corporate folks like charts so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by ill-advised strategy
There's supposed to be 5 black ones and 1 white one. God, don't you know anything about the internet?Quote:
Originally Posted by From_the_NEK
the only way backcunty will feel it is if gleich starts to raise awareness
So flylow and black diamond are making this line of shit that backcountry feels like they need to protect and sue over.....
Yeah fuck those guys too.
how old are you?Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
Hm. Kinda really want a Quantum in Blue/Yellow XLQuote:
Originally Posted by kidwoo
I'll take it if someone just HAS to get rid of theirs. Don't need the powder skirt.
It’s just his smug canuck schtick. Does make him look infantile.Quote:
Originally Posted by shroom
Is Gleich a brand of powder skirt?Quote:
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Heads up!!
Looks like other peeps are boycotting too!!
https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/groups/538528110277900
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