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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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OK, so there is a certain part that was made for the s2000 that was discontinued several years ago, I got my hands on it and I am considering making a carbon fiber mold and replicating it.... I see this happening all the time on here with hardtops, bumpers, lips, etc etc. I'm wondering if there is no legal issues for doing such a thing? do I have to slightly change the mold so it's not a direct replica to get by the legal issues? any help is appreciated thanks!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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First see if there was a patent or copyright associated with the item. If there wasn't or if it's past it's date, no need to change anything. To the best of my knowledge...
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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A lawyer recently mentioned that it would have to be changed by 10%, or something to that effect. (Take this with a grain of salt)
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