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The analogy to Tesla is a poor one; this product is easily reproducible, and the homeware space is rife with imitation products that are notoriously difficult t
by Plough_Jogger 11y ago
The analogy to Tesla is a poor one; this product is easily reproducible, and the homeware space is rife with imitation products that are notoriously difficult to protect with IP. I feel this product is more suitable for an infomercial than VC investment.
- toomuchtodo 11y agoDisagree. Tesla gave its patents away (short answer. long answer is they'll license them to you for no cost if you play nicely). You can still patent things in the US, as well as enforce your trademarks.
- nerfhammer 11y agoTesla's products are not easily reproducible regardless
- toomuchtodo 11y agoTechnically, the hardware is easily reproducible (battery pack and electric motors). Its the software and firmware where the magic sauce lies, as well as the supercharger network and their unbeatable service. I concede that anyone could copy a shower head and that you're relying on the rule of law to protect your invention. I don't see the problem with that, as that's how most manufacturing operates in the 21st century.