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I am torn on this one. I could argue both points pretty effectively, I think. From a business standpoint I could even argue both sides. In every other industry people do this - they create a product and can be the only ones to sell it for 4 years - that is the reward for originality. Take for example the walkie-talkie feature on cell phones. I believe it was Nokia who first had the patent on itm, and no other phone company could offer it for 4 years. It makes sense - they went to all the work in the R&D department and developed a technology. Now, many have pointed out that there were many companies previous to Armada who actually invented the concept. I guess Armada is trying to protect their exact specifications more than the idea? If that is true, it is a totally valid case.
However, my gut tells me this is yucky. I have always enjoyed Armada skis and have been a regular customer. That may change pending the exact details of this case. Still not sure what to think until I wrap my mind around it better.
garglegarglegargle.
Who cares? Even if they're specific, it's a huge dick move. Armada needs to get it out of their head that they are still a "core" company. "Core" companies should care for the companies that started the sport.
I would understand if the patent was for an EXACT measurement, not just anything that comes generally close. If it is then please disregard this. Otherwise this is really pathetic for Armada. I will never buy anything Armada again in my life. I think its completely and utterly disgusting that a ski company would sue another company just for something like that.
