Ernie Ball prevails in patent infringement case against Earvana

[ScoobySteve]

Congrats to BP and Co. No one likes litigation, but props has to go where its due.

Keep up the good work!

 

[straycat113]

Well it depends on who is being ripped off as far as liking litigation, the funny thing is BP states the actions and words originated on their side so they got what they deserved. Very nice work Henry, I really dont get the lawyer guitar connections but 3 of mine all play and one has a band that is made up of nothing but lawyers. Come to think of it maybe subconciously that is why I have my oldest son working on his degree to try and recoupe some of the scratch on all the guitars I paid for you guys lol.

 

[GHWelles]

I noticed on earvana's site that they sell a "compensated" Floyd rose style locking nut. Does the judgment in the case affect this one as well?

Yes

 

[whitestrat]

Actually, I'm interested in what the patent actually defines. Can someone shed some light?

 

[Dante]

hmmm, wonder what ESP will do...

 

[Big Poppa]

Lionel you can look it up on line It really isnt something that I want to do here.

 

[beej]

Actually, I'm interested in what the patent actually defines. Can someone shed some light?

I've linked to it on the first page, you can read the particulars there.

 

[whitestrat]

After that we went to trial for damages and a permanent injunction preventing Earvana from futher using the infringing technology.

This is a clear sign that BP is more keen on keeping the technology in-house, rather than being money hungry and pushing for royalties. Or is there something I missed?

 

[Big Poppa]

Lionel it wasnt about that. It was about infringement. We will license the technolory.

 

[Colin]

Lionel it wasnt about that. It was about infringement. We will license the technolory.

can you license some of those great lines you used at NAMM? the Meryl Streep one was hilarious

 

[Big Poppa]

which one was that?

 

[ScreaminFloyd]

Earvana is still selling the CN on their website. I stumbled across it doing a Google search. I just thought maybe Wonderdog would want to know. I just noticed that the person who claims to have thought of this up is from Paso Robles, California ? Thats like a stones throw from SLO. If I'm crossing the line here please delete.

 

[ScreaminFloyd]

The owner of Earvana is playing a Music Man Bass !

 

[GHWelles]

Earvana is still selling the CN on their website. I stumbled across it doing a Google search. I just thought maybe Wonderdog would want to know.

It is being addressed