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10-31-2019, 12:01 PM #26
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To quote Shakespeare...
"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers"
Lawyers, a parasitic neccesity of society...
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10-31-2019, 12:01 PM #27
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yeah yer all gona boycott until something you want/wanted is on crazy discount
at which point there was a moral imperative
but we are talking cold hard cash here
virtual enyweigh
get over it already ... fuckLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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10-31-2019, 12:05 PM #28
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This happens all the time in the business world. Backcountry would probably lose if they went to trial, because the term "Backcountry" is a commonly used descriptor, and therefore a "weak mark" (very difficult to obtain an exclusive right to a descriptive trademark) but the little mom and pops can't fund their defense of use of that same descriptive trademark. In the end, Backcountry will probably wind up paying the mom and pops to switch names. If you really want to fuck with them, start a crowdfunded defense fund. Backcountry will not go to trial if they think they may lose, because it would eliminate the value of their investment in the trademark entirely. A well funded defendant with a long running use of the mark is a perfect case to defeat Backcountry's strategy.
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10-31-2019, 12:06 PM #29
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Except BC hardly ever has the best deals. They're like Amazon, You can get anything you want but you're going to pay the going rate for it.
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Originally Posted by Hohes
Originally Posted by skifishbum
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10-31-2019, 12:07 PM #30
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Everyone brings that ^^ one up but actualy " Dick the Butcher " wanted to do bad things so lets kill all the lawyers Originally Posted by scrambledbacon
context ehLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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10-31-2019, 12:25 PM #31
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Shakespeare wrote that as a compliment to lawyers because he viewed them as the bulwark between law and order and a petulant tyrant who would prefer to ignore the laws and run the kingdom as he wanted - lawlessly. That tyrant dude said that choice line. "L'etat c'est moi" and all that. Kinda like the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Originally Posted by scrambledbacon
But I digress. Really disappointed that BC.com would do this. That sucks. I blame private equity! And greed. And shitty lawyers.
ETA: what xxx-er said.sproing!
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10-31-2019, 12:33 PM #32
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Unfortunately, and I'm just playing Devil's Advocate here, you can lose your trademark if you don't aggressively defend it. yay!
No longer stuck.
Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn
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10-31-2019, 12:42 PM #33
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Sent from my SM-N960U using TGR Forums mobile app Originally Posted by Hohes
Originally Posted by skifishbum
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10-31-2019, 12:48 PM #34
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Competitive Cyclist - your newest Specialized dealer! Allez!!!! Originally Posted by skaredshtles
It makes perfect sense...until you think about it.
I suspect there's logic behind the madness, but I'm too dumb to see it.
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10-31-2019, 12:58 PM #35
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Yeah I thought the boycott was already in place. No more hook up deals; what's the point? Originally Posted by Fritz
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10-31-2019, 01:04 PM #36
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Except they do have the best cashback. Over the years, I've bought less and less from them. Originally Posted by My Pet Powder Goat
- no more TGR promo code
- no more 100% guarantee
- too many restrictions on coupon codes
- one of the first to charge tax
- reviews that are padded by employees
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10-31-2019, 01:06 PM #37
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I emailed my "personal gearhead" the following:
Maybe if we all took a moment to do the same, someone will notice.Gearhead's Name,
Nothing personal but due to actions by your company, I will never buy an item from backcountry.com EVER again.
https://coloradosun.com/2019/10/31/b...just-business/
Your company has lost my business and I believe many others as well.
Thank You
Woody
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10-31-2019, 01:10 PM #38
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Immediately got this response:
Fuck BackcountryBackcountry.com is currently engaged in a legal matter with Snapperhead Inventions LLC, the producer of the Marquette backcountry ski, related to the use of the our (Backcountry) name on their ski. We decline to comment on the matter until such time as it has been concluded, but we respect the rights of our customers and the public at large to discuss the matter and have their own views on it. While we would be really disappointed to lose any customers over the matter, we appreciate that people may feel strongly about it and chose to shop elsewhere.
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10-31-2019, 01:12 PM #39
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Pretty much. If it fits the bill, fine. But just thinking back, I have bought FAR less from them over the past few years. Originally Posted by XXX-er
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10-31-2019, 01:15 PM #40
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We can still get bargains on Steep & cheap guilt free right..?
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10-31-2019, 01:19 PM #41
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No, I am afraid that isn't possible. Nothing is free. Originally Posted by CascadeLuke
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10-31-2019, 01:20 PM #42
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Will I need to pay royalties to Backcountry.com when I recreate in the backcountry going forward? Am I allowed to buy a ski for use in the backcountry? Can I refer to the activities that I do in the outdoors away from populated areas as backcountry, or does the backcountry.com legal team have an alternate word for the entire industry to use now?
I hear the Forest Service has backcountry rangers - will they need to pay Backcountry.com for us of that title in the future?
There's a small café in Mazama Washington has the likeness of a goat on stickers, hats, t-shirts and mugs. Have for 25 years. They should sue them next, since they're the in business of having no soul.
FUCK THEM
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10-31-2019, 01:24 PM #43
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All stickers should be resigned in fear of infringement.
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10-31-2019, 01:32 PM #44
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Well...yeah. I mean it is their's; says so right here "related to the use of the our (Backcountry) name on their ski." Originally Posted by The Artist Formerly Known as Leavenworth Skier
Duh!Last edited by smartyiak; 10-31-2019 at 02:17 PM.
It makes perfect sense...until you think about it.
I suspect there's logic behind the madness, but I'm too dumb to see it.
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10-31-2019, 01:33 PM #45
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well I don't know if "stiff guy" is trademarked in the USA
but you guys might be FUBAREDLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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10-31-2019, 01:42 PM #46
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Just did the same. Told him to pass it on to his superiors. Originally Posted by The Artist Formerly Known as Leavenworth Skier
Those saying I'll bow back in to get a good deal don't know how stubborn I am.
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10-31-2019, 01:49 PM #47
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Good call. Originally Posted by CascadeLuke
All stickers should be resigned in fear of infringement.
Get those gay stickers off your shit people.
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10-31-2019, 01:58 PM #48
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Or cross out the O in country
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10-31-2019, 02:03 PM #49
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I got the same generic response. Originally Posted by The Artist Formerly Known as Leavenworth Skier
The pacifists always lose, because the anti-pacifists kill them.
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10-31-2019, 02:03 PM #50
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Sent them a message
Total arrogant cunts.
You’d think that they invented the term backcountry
Can I trademark “skis?”
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