We all see the chaos among the big lure companies.  If one comes out with a new unique lure, they have only a few months to sell it before every other big lure company markets a very similar copy.  “Alabama” umbrella rigs,  “Chatterbait” bladed jigs are notable examples.  I’ve heard of a few garage bait makers receiving cease and desist letters from a bait’s original designer/maker.  But frankly, it’s pretty rare.  If you’re the designer/maker, it’s like playing wack-a-mole to police your bait design: a losing proposition.  And if you really want to defend your patent or copyright, be prepared to pay lawyers big bucks to do it.  That’s a bad cost-benefit equation for most companies, so it’s very rarely happening.  So if you’re a garage maker selling knockoffs, chances are very good that you can do that with impunity.  Just don’t confuse “what you can get away with” with what is honorable and legal.

 

37 minutes ago, BobP said:

So if you’re a garage maker

Just watch out for Talon Lady, lol.

 

7 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Just watch out for Talon Lady, lol.

 

OMG!! DeakNH and I still talk about that! ?

Too funny JF!