Have a look :
.........it doesn't look that bad, the question is : What about JOBO ?
.........it doesn't look that bad, the question is : What about JOBO ?
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....Well, I roughly remember that there used to be something like brand protection....What patents?
What patents?
Where are you finding these at?
For 35mm, 120 film, 4x5 ...... you can use it to develope b&w, c41..,E6..… and the tank has a modular construction - so you can decrease or increase its volume.Multifuntional?
This has been going on for several years. It's not close to Jobo in my opinion.
OK... but it looks like very close......
....Well, I roughly remember that there used to be something like brand protection....!
You might like those green crocodile polo shirts ?
But as soon as another company comes up with the idea of selling such shirts with green dinosaurs, wich is only a little similar to the green crocodile logo, the company gets claims
for damages. And JOBO will also have aplied for some patents at some point...?
...from my point there is a trademark protection ( the brand "JOBO", the design ( something that look almost the same )You’re confusing trademarks and patents.
So, based upon your response, you’re not aware of any actual patents.
The term of a patent begins on the date that the patent issues and ends on the date 20 years from when it was filed in the US.
Jobo patents were granted in 1983.
These are typical "knockoffs" people after quality will seek out the original.
...good point msnchem !
.....but the new kids on the block are chronically underfinanced and they still have to spend so much money
on films. Have you looked at the prices at JOBO lately?
...damn expensive now!
People : save lots of money and buy :
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......darkroom equipment !..... !
Having a few patents IMHO patents are for lawyers to litigate. They are also very expensive to obtain. The companies I worked for filed the patents (in numerous countries) and beside a small pittance and a free meal I receive nothing. Which is OK by me (it was a vary good meal). Most companies files patents not to develop a product but to receive royalties in case someone else wants to spend the money to develop the actual product. There are some great stories about how a company would steal a patent filed by a small individual, make millions, and fight it in court until the patent holder died. Only one I can think of right now is the Sears Ratchet with Quick Socket release. After twenty or more years (and lots, and lots of legal fees) the patent holder prevailed only to die soon afterwards. The good news was he won in court and his heirs received a small fortune from Sears.
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