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> Like he said in his defense, if he had labeled it "Eric's Restore Disc" instead of putting the Dell and Windows logo on it, he probably would have skirted any
by cwyers 9y ago
> Like he said in his defense, if he had labeled it "Eric's Restore Disc" instead of putting the Dell and Windows logo on it, he probably would have skirted any real repercussions.
How is that a defense?!? Yes, it's true that if you don't crime, you don't get punished for crime, but... he crimed. And, from the article:
> Lundgren had 28,000 of the disks made and shipped to a broker in Florida. Their plan was to sell the disks to computer refurbishing shops for about 25 cents apiece, so the refurbishers could provide the disks to used-computer buyers and wouldn’t have to take the time to create the disks themselves.
These discs were INTENDED to be provided to third parties who didn't know who actually made them. This goes beyond trademark infringement, I think.
- Houshalter 9y agoHe wasn't charged with trademark infringement, so its irrelevant. If he had removed the logos entirely they still would have sent him to jail. And that's the precedent they've set to anyone who might want to try this in the future.
- carussell 9y agoDo you actually know this, or like most commenters here, was your introduction to this case the Washington Post that everyone else read?
- GalacticDomin8r 9y ago>if you don't crime, you don't get punished for crime If only...
- cwyers 9y agoFair enough.