Shocking Checkers SA

[Wil6]

We should quit our real jobs and become social media influencers.

Of nie.

 

 

The coffee socks comp left a sour taste in my mouth.

 

The stance socks are much better. Wearing mine right now.

That reminds me, I need to check my lbs to see if they got stock again..

What was that about?

[GrahamS2]

It most definitely does.

People need to understand this:

Ideas = cannot copyright this. the jelly bean on a sock is an idea.

Designs = can copyright this. if the designs look similar enough (colours, shape, size, whatever), someone can pursue the case.

Is that not more of trademark question then? 

[Hackster]

Good grief.

 

Do people really believe that some honcho at Checkers said to himself, 'Mmmmm, those Versus jelly bean socks are selling like hot cakes, let me quickly order some knockoffs so that we can sell them for cheaper and make a fortune.'

 

I have firsthand experience of the buyers at big retail chains, believe me they are risk averse like you wouldn't believe. If there's the slightest chance of something not being legit, they run a mile.

 

We really need to get over this 'big business is bad' thing, it's complete horse manure.

 

There is no big business.

 

There's just people in all their glorious imperfection.

[Patchelicious]

Good grief.

 

Do people really believe that some honcho at Checkers said to himself, 'Mmmmm, those Versus jelly bean socks are selling like hot cakes, let me quickly order some knockoffs so that we can sell them for cheaper and make a fortune.'

 

I have firsthand experience of the buyers at big retail chains, believe me they are risk averse like you wouldn't believe. If there's the slightest chance of something not being legit, they run a mile.

 

We really need to get over this 'big business is bad' thing, it's complete horse manure.

 

There is no big business.

 

There's just people in all their glorious imperfection.

I laugh everyday when people say that.

 

Vodacom "steals my data", Specialised tries to rip us off, "Insurers try to pay as few claims as possible"..... 

[Dirkitech]

Is that not more of trademark question then? 

Good question. Answering from my personal knowledge only, but in this case I'd bargain on it infringing on copyright rather than trademark. If the versussocks logo was used, it would be trademark for sure, but the pattern/colours/shape etc of the jellybeans is artistic media only (so not a logo or brand identifier as such) and would probably fall under copyright.

[Trek man]

I'm not sure what the fush is over sock design. When there is more inportant things to talk about.

[eddy]

I'm not sure what the fush is over sock design. When there is more inportant things to talk about.

 

 

Absolutely. Sock length

[Patchelicious]

I'm not sure what the fush is over sock design. When there is more inportant things to talk about.

You from Durban?

[Jewbacca]

Good grief.

 

Do people really believe that some honcho at Checkers said to himself, 'Mmmmm, those Versus jelly bean socks are selling like hot cakes, let me quickly order some knockoffs so that we can sell them for cheaper and make a fortune.'

 

I have firsthand experience of the buyers at big retail chains, believe me they are risk averse like you wouldn't believe. If there's the slightest chance of something not being legit, they run a mile.

 

We really need to get over this 'big business is bad' thing, it's complete horse manure.

 

There is no big business.

 

There's just people in all their glorious imperfection.

The big question is, how do you let someone know that their hot cakes are selling well?

[GrahamS2]

Good grief.

 

Do people really believe that some honcho at Checkers said to himself, 'Mmmmm, those Versus jelly bean socks are selling like hot cakes, let me quickly order some knockoffs so that we can sell them for cheaper and make a fortune.'

 

I have firsthand experience of the buyers at big retail chains, believe me they are risk averse like you wouldn't believe. If there's the slightest chance of something not being legit, they run a mile.

 

We really need to get over this 'big business is bad' thing, it's complete horse manure.

 

There is no big business.

 

There's just people in all their glorious imperfection.

Most of the big clothing chains send teams to London and Milan each season, they snap pics of whatever looks good, and then fly on to China to brief the manufacturer. The majority of their ranges are nothing more than copies. It's why most high end retailers on Oxford street won't allow photos in their shops these days.

[dave303e]

the question is, can we get  them as ankle socks

[shaper]

Di you all miss the post of Checkers saying they will discuss with Verses now that the matter had been pointed out to them??

 

Seems to be easier to keep brandishing the pitchforks for no reason..... would be better to wait to see what the outcome if Checkers discussion!

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Versus are Performance Socks!

 

Would you really sacrifice your performance on the bike to save a few bucks? No way Jose! 

[PygaSchmyga]

You from Durban?

i see what you did there!

 

and yes, uht uhs uh fush!

[PygaSchmyga]

the question is, can we get  them as ankle socks

seriously, no need for crazy talk - this is a civilized discussion

[lechatnoir]

Seems to be easier to keep brandishing the pitchforks for no reason..... would be better to wait to see what the outcome if Checkers discussion!

 

Well, this is Bikehub after all. Attention to detail and reluctance to NOT brandish farming implements isn't our collective-forte.

 

First rule of Bikehub: don't talk about Bikehub

 

What? Sorry, I wasn't listening and my pitchfork rattle drowned you out.