gjlelec wrote:Strictly speaking, yes it is, but considering
A- Omega no longer produce the crystals, so you are not depriving them of income or competing against the
Copyright infringment also covers "loss of potential, future profit." Omega could claim that they were taking a break for a demand to build up, before ordering a few thousand from a supplier to sell. Copying a copywritten item and distributing it for free is still infringment, ae.g.Napster. If I copy your $2000 Rolex and sell it for $5, I haven't just screwed you out of a $5 sale, I have screwed you out of the money you spent on design, research and advertising, may have damaged your reputation against OTHER future sales,etc.....in addition to the possible immediate sale.
STOP talking about it in a public forum and carry on as your conscience dictates..... owners of stock(all original parts) Omegas will be eternally grateful for any ceasation in "situations" that undermine value and reputation. Obviously,
any Omega you would sell in the future will now be suspect. :oops:
I spent 12 years working for a licensed, U.S. Patent attorney - my brother. 8)