RSNeely Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 You know it was coming. Who makes a fish head spin or spin trix style mold? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 During the press confernece, Casey said his Dad uses a plain old Do-It Pony Head mold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiTackleGuy Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 That'll just make TTI/Blakemore's day. I can already imagine their PR department crafting up a hot-air press release about using only 'genuine Roadrunner heads', and their legal department getting bulk rate postage on all of the 'cease & desist' letters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I don't think Blakemore ever patented the head style which is why Do-it has it and they've had it a long time. I'd love for them to make a fish head spin like a swarming hornet, I have irons in the fire now with a few mold makers to get one done, just waiting for the last 2 quotes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Similar to a design patent, trademark protection can include the shape or design of a product. Joe Hall, president of Blakemore Lure Company, Inc., trademarked his famous spinnerhead jig called the Road Runner. He was subsequently challenged in court by other manufacturers. Challengers said the Road Runner should have a utility patent rather than a trademark. Ironically, Hall set out to prove the opposite of what he would have to prove had he obtained a utility patent: that shape had nothing to do with function, rather than the other way around. “We were challenged twice,” Hall said. “But we were ready. We made another lure with a spinner attached to the head that had a different shape. It performed the same function as the Road Runner, which helped us maintain the validity of our trademark.” Read more: http://www.in-fisherman.com/uncategorized/inventor-beware/3/#ixzz3SZj9TbwJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Similar to a design patent, trademark protection can include the shape or design of a product. Joe Hall, president of Blakemore Lure Company, Inc., trademarked his famous spinnerhead jig called the Road Runner. He was subsequently challenged in court by other manufacturers. Challengers said the Road Runner should have a utility patent rather than a trademark. Ironically, Hall set out to prove the opposite of what he would have to prove had he obtained a utility patent: that shape had nothing to do with function, rather than the other way around. “We were challenged twice,” Hall said. “But we were ready. We made another lure with a spinner attached to the head that had a different shape. It performed the same function as the Road Runner, which helped us maintain the validity of our trademark.” Read more: http://www.in-fisherman.com/uncategorized/inventor-beware/3/#ixzz3SZj9TbwJ That was a great read, but then how does Do-it get away with making a mold for that? I know they had the Erie Dearie and it ended up being taken off the market, I mean all the jargon and language is confusing and from what I've read on the subject, it makes it so expensive and time consuming that I can see why a lot of things don't get a patent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Patent infringement suites are almost prohibitively expensive plus the losing party pays the winners attorney fees. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 The do-it ultra minnow mold makes a mold that is easily modified to make a under spin bait that really looks and works great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 The do-it ultra minnow mold makes a mold that is easily modified to make a under spin bait that really looks and works great. Very nice looking baits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Al Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Do-it has a special notice in their catalog about the horse head jig. It basically says lures of this shape were made before the roadrunner and they don't feel the trademark can be valid. Use the mold at your own risk and selling the lures could involve legal action against you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 #1 randy Howell has a few you tube videos on how to modify the jig to make an under spin , it's how I made mine. #2 bro those are nice baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 #1 randy Howell has a few you tube videos on how to modify the jig to make an under spin , it's how I made mine. I looked, couldn't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I looked, couldn't find it. Neither could I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 x3 do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Try True image promotions on you tube. he has 4 video on there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks Erick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I enjoyed the video darkman, I wish I had something like that, back about 6 years ago when I modified mine. I did mine with a dremil tool. It works fine but, I didn't get as neat a job drilling mine out. But guess it really didn't matter, it does the job. I love fishing with these baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamabass78 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks for posting these darkman. Great info from a first class dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
