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 Posted: Fri Dec 18th, 2009 07:45 pm
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smith1792



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 Speaking from a law enforcement standpoint, there is nothing illegal about an homage.  As long as it's that - no markings/proofs showing/pretending to be something it's not.

Replicas or fakes are COMPLETELY illegal.  This is usually due to copyrights and patents.  Any infringement of a company's trademarks is punishable under the law.

Here in New Orleans, we have to deal with counterfeit tickets to sporting events and special events.  Also along with that is the usually "Officially Licensed" merchandise sold at such affairs.  Another problem are the guys who turn their vehicle into mobile media factories - counterfeiting movies (DVD's) and audio CD's [not Keith's Cave Dwellers].

Anyone caught doing any of the above activities is usually arrested, has their "merchandise" confiscated, and is prosecuted either municipally or criminally (depends on $ amounts).  Then you can also be held liable civilly, and lose YOUR property and holdings.

I have no problem with homages - I love the Dievas Vintage CA Titanium.  Just don't poop in anyone else's punchbowl.

Stu