Fox threatens court action on companies creating replica decals

[apac]

I like to swap up frame and fork decals from time to time. I've noticed that Slik graphics and SDG(stickers decals graphics) no longer make or sell them due to beimg threatened by Fox.
I have found the fox 36 decals that I needed from anotherrU.K seller.. Ride Decals. I've noticed too that they sell on eBay and have reduced prices and are open to offers. I am assuming they are selling off fox decals cheap. Maybe they have surplus pre-printed and are anticipating the threat of legal action?

But, I managed to get some fork vinyl last night on eBay from ridedecals for £11 delivered. I just thought peeps on here might like to know, before fox decals begin to run dry.

Btw, I have no affiliation with any of these companies or the decal industry what so ever. ... I just like freshening up my bike from time to time.

 

[thebarber]

KTM did this a few years ago

 

[apac]

i got an email from Slik Graphics a couple of months ago confirming what's said above. Shame that the small players get hit like this.

 

[steve_sordy]

I would have thought Fox's action was a "Constraint of Trade", but I guess image rights or copyright on the image trumps that.

But will Fox ramp up their range and production of graphics? Why not offer a license to Slik Graphics, then Fox can still make money without making their production and logistics more complicated?

 

[apac]

I would have thought Fox's action was a "Constraint of Trade", but I guess image rights or copyright on the image trumps that.

But will Fox ramp up their range and production of graphics? Why not offer a license to Slik Graphics, then Fox can still make money without making their production and logistics more complicated?

I read a message on Slik Graphics website that Fox were interested in out sourcing decals to smaller retailers, but that hasn't happened as yet.

 

[steve_sordy]

I read a message on Silk Graphics website that Fox were interested in out sourcing decals to smaller retailers, but that hasn't happened as yet.

That could be a big, big boost for Slik Graphics, ....if they win.

 

[OldBean]

Some of you will not agree with me but manufacturers have to shut down fakes of any part of their design otherwise they could face liability charges if things go wrong .Passing off is a serious problem for manufactures even small things like decals.
My products were copied and it cost a fortune to "persuade" the culprits to stop , not to mention the lost revenue.
Licencing is the way to go for the smaller companies.