johnny7 Report post Posted November 13, 2007 This is a seat I did a few weeks ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted November 13, 2007 That rocks. Truly awesome job on that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outcast Report post Posted November 13, 2007 Great work Johnny. Tooling, fitment, everything looks perfect. That's gonna look really nice on someone's scoot. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiloboy Report post Posted November 13, 2007 great work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 13, 2007 John, That is a great looking seat, I would caution you about using well known trademarks. Some companies are fine with it and others protect their marks very closely. If you made the seat for yourself, no problem, but if you made it to sell, be careful. Again, Great job. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) John,That is a great looking seat, I would caution you about using well known trademarks. Some companies are fine with it and others protect their marks very closely. If you made the seat for yourself, no problem, but if you made it to sell, be careful. Actually you can lose in a lot of ways by using any trademarks, well known or not. I've seen a number of posts here where folks have clearly crossed the line. A foolish risk in my opinion. I know of one instance where a guy made a purse, put a trademarked logo on it, and sold it to the lady for ~$65. Ended up costing him nearly $3500 by the time the company had kicked him out of the door of the courtroom. Edited November 14, 2007 by K-Man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny7 Report post Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks for the kind words and advice guys. Guess I will just keep this one for myself. Agian thanks for the kind words. Johnny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeG Report post Posted November 14, 2007 Do you live near Lynchburg or just like JD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny7 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) I don't drink much, but JD is not a bad drink if I am going to have one. Just thought the design would be cool in leather. I live in NC Edited November 15, 2007 by johnny7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeG Report post Posted November 15, 2007 It DOES look great! I live in Manchester, about 30 miles from Lynchburg; I was just hoping to find another leather crafter nearby. Keep up the great work! -- Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted November 15, 2007 Actually you can lose in a lot of ways by using any trademarks, well known or not. I've seen a number of posts here where folks have clearly crossed the line. A foolish risk in my opinion. I know of one instance where a guy made a purse, put a trademarked logo on it, and sold it to the lady for ~$65. Ended up costing him nearly $3500 by the time the company had kicked him out of the door of the courtroom. That was foolish alright, considering all he would have had to do was give the $65 back to the lady, and promise to "cease and desist" or whatever....and of course, give the purse to that company's CEO so he can re-gift it to his wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nixon66 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Johnny, nice looking seat. I guess we could always hope that Jack Daniels will commission Orange County Choppers to make a "theme" bike and you could get the bid for the seat. Or maybe you could just send it to Lynchburg and they could put it up on their "I love me wall." Regardless, that is a fine job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
