Cloning Sagaris Gone Awry

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I would think that it would be in TVR's best interest, to sue for copyright infringement. Certainly, they must own the intellectual property of the previously established models, purchased along with trade names, etc.


Am I mistaken? Do any of you think that the flattery of copying would benefit the TVR brand, as it did with various others, most notably the AC Cobra?

Best regards,
Bernard.

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andy43 said:

That's as near to a Sagaris as the Griff replica I knocked up. Handled terribly anyway - pic is after a nasty off near the shed.
It's close but it's not right / Roy Walker

Perfect for those drunk driving adventures. You can take one passenger, exactly as per the original. I'd consider roll over protection, though.

Best regards,
Bernard.

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wayneb1408 said:

Bernard thanks for sharing this on hear seems everytime i post anything to do with my car it gets removed from this site. As per previous discussions we have had i am in no way bothered what TVR thinks of my kit car. The car is in no way a replica of any TVR model and has never been aimed at being a copy of one. The Blackwell SPR1 is simply a rebody kit for an MX5 mk1 that i designed. Yes it carries some styling from other vehicles but is generally my own design now and a stand alone look that is new to the kit car industry.

While I agree that anyone with a keen eye can see the difference in a heartbeat, the same holds true for the similarities. I think that those less well heeled could be forgiven, for mistaking your car for a TVR.

Mostly, I'm still interested in hearing what others think about it being a benefit, or a liability to TVR's brand identity.

Happy Christmas,
Bernard.

P.S. Were you posting in the kit cars section?

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Fastpedeller said:

Slow M said:

I would think that it would be in TVR's best interest, to sue for copyright infringement. Certainly, they must own the intellectual property of the previously established models, purchased along with trade names, etc.


Am I mistaken? Do any of you think that the flattery of copying would benefit the TVR brand, as it did with various others, most notably the AC Cobra?

Best regards,
Bernard.

On the question of legal action, surely you aren't being serious? Most car manufacturers would be suing all the time as they all look so similar.

I am being serious, and stop calling me Shirley. I imagine you're not aware of what has happened in the component car industry.

Best regards,
Bernard.