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<blockquote data-quote="Joe Sanborn" data-source="post: 115246" data-attributes="member: 2062"><p>Re: New Midas M32 Console</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Dear TJ,</p><p> </p><p>There is no need for any license as the technology is simply not protected, nor protectable.</p><p> </p><p>A design patent requires a unique ornamental shape that is non-functional and on the other hand, a utility patent can only be obtained if there is a true innovation involved. Neither is the case here where we talk about a simple square box with simple cable tester functionality. Also, the color of the box and the different logos clearly indicate that these are different products so no consumer would get confused.</p><p> </p><p>If you care to look deeper, you will find that the mechanical design of our cable tester is different and so is the circuitry, PCB layout, and in particular, the firmware for the microprocessor.</p><p> </p><p>How many Fender Start versions are out there that all look alike? How many phones look alike? There is a fundamental difference between copying and copyright and simple research on Google, will provide information on these topics. The law not only allows copying, but also encourages copying as long as technology/content is not protected. While some people here might have a different personal view, which we respect, using other people’s ideas is perfectly ethical and again encouraged by the law as it drives competition and evolution. Just imagine a world with only one car, one mixer, one guitar, and one cable tester, the world would be quite boring and static.</p><p> </p><p>Apple did not invent computers or phones, nor did we or any of the companies mentioned here, invent mixers. Innovation is often much deeper and invisible to the end user; value engineering in particular – while often underestimated – is an incredibly challenging and innovative process.</p><p> </p><p>A good example is the X32. While most of our competitors use Windows or Linux as operating systems and therefore require an expensive PC motherboard, we designed and wrote our own operating system from scratch, a huge and difficult task, but a massive competitive advantage. While not visible to the customer, this is very innovative and we are proud of our achievement. </p><p> </p><p>The good news is that consumers have choices and can decide which manufacturer and product suits them. This is a wonderful thing as it creates more competition, all for the benefit of the consumer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joe Sanborn, post: 115246, member: 2062"] Re: New Midas M32 Console Dear TJ, There is no need for any license as the technology is simply not protected, nor protectable. A design patent requires a unique ornamental shape that is non-functional and on the other hand, a utility patent can only be obtained if there is a true innovation involved. Neither is the case here where we talk about a simple square box with simple cable tester functionality. Also, the color of the box and the different logos clearly indicate that these are different products so no consumer would get confused. If you care to look deeper, you will find that the mechanical design of our cable tester is different and so is the circuitry, PCB layout, and in particular, the firmware for the microprocessor. How many Fender Start versions are out there that all look alike? How many phones look alike? There is a fundamental difference between copying and copyright and simple research on Google, will provide information on these topics. The law not only allows copying, but also encourages copying as long as technology/content is not protected. While some people here might have a different personal view, which we respect, using other people’s ideas is perfectly ethical and again encouraged by the law as it drives competition and evolution. Just imagine a world with only one car, one mixer, one guitar, and one cable tester, the world would be quite boring and static. Apple did not invent computers or phones, nor did we or any of the companies mentioned here, invent mixers. Innovation is often much deeper and invisible to the end user; value engineering in particular – while often underestimated – is an incredibly challenging and innovative process. A good example is the X32. While most of our competitors use Windows or Linux as operating systems and therefore require an expensive PC motherboard, we designed and wrote our own operating system from scratch, a huge and difficult task, but a massive competitive advantage. While not visible to the customer, this is very innovative and we are proud of our achievement. The good news is that consumers have choices and can decide which manufacturer and product suits them. This is a wonderful thing as it creates more competition, all for the benefit of the consumer. [/QUOTE]
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