MTF[PuristS]
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There is no problem with the Internet
Dec 01, 2014,03:15 AM
Esharp
Thanks for your comments.
The brands legal action was not against the Internet but specifically aimed at protecting design property.
If the electronic watches are going to be successful, it should be because of their own beautiful faces rather than copies of Rolex or Cartier. If real watch faces are desirable, then they must have Value. Taking that Value is theft.
Why else would they be popular 'smart' watches? If the reason is because of the ability to use real watch faces, then the 'smart' watch manufacturer starts off with ill intent!
The ultimate goal is not to drive fake files to illegal download websites but to stop the fakery at Source.
LG, Samsung, Sony and Apple should not encourage or enable illegal activity.
Young people should not grow up thinking it is Normal to 'steal' music, games, video, Examination answers, photos or watch dials in the real world or on line.
I am sure that Richemont and SWATCH know about the illegal download websites and the difficulty of policing everywhere but this may be just a warning test shot to establish legal precedence and not aimed at the naughty end user.
Regards
MTF