Copyright infringement possibly.
Copyright infringement possibly.
Copyright infringement absolutely.Originally Posted by Reaper1
Would they actually care, since they are not making any more material anyway. Why not get someone to reproduce the fabric. What's everyone to do to recover their seats, use material for Shelby Mustang/Focus?
Well, I would think they would. It's not just fabric for our cars. That design could be used for other applications (fabric mainly) and if a company started to apply that for Shelby items in other ways, it would be using a likeness that copyrights typically don't allow for. The only way I would think it could be done is if it were completed by a company local to the person requesting it as a one off and then that person sell the fabric for actual cost and not draw any attention. Granted, they probably wouldn't find out about it immediately, but it would be hard to keep something like this low-key. I know I've had stuff made before that would have probably been considered copyright infringement, but since it was made for just me it wasn't an issue.
Regardless, if someone does it, we'll find out!
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A subtle change to the design may skirt around trademark issues.
Good luck. Shelby has always defended his IP to the hilt. One must actually defend IP or risk losing it. See Colt's vs. AR15.com for an embarrising case of the latter. Even if you come out on top in court, which the current Shelby company may take you to, you'll always lose after it's time to pay your lawyer.
Sent an email to Shelby concerning getting my hands on more material, or what recourse I/we have. Be interesting if they respond or not.
Their response was to contact sdac.com, as they would be of more assistance. Doesn't sound like they have any real interest in the matter.
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