First, its totally my fault since I sent them pictures of my alterations.
The original design was made when I modified one of their Phoenix revolver holsters to use the Safariland QLS system. It turned out really well and I sent them a picture of it along with the modifications I made.
The mod allows someone to use ANY of the Safariland QLS holsters for belt ride, mid ride or thigh rigs. This was about 14 months ago. Anyway, I got an email advertisement from them for their "new" Big Iron holster.
It seems to me it is essentially what I sent them with exception they used a slightly different holster (a modified DAO strongside as opposed to the phoenix). Its not a big deal but I am little salty they did not have the courtesy to mention using my idea.
https://www.galcogunleather.com/big-iro ... _1598.html
Did Galco steal my idea?
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Did Galco steal my idea?
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Re: Did Galco steal my idea?
If you can prove it, go after them.
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Re: Did Galco steal my idea?
Really? For what? Patent infringement? Show me the patent. Not saying it was nice to steal the idea -- but it was not a crime or a tort...
If you want to really get ripped off, find a shyster to take the case and see where that gets you, except in to debt to the lawyer.
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Re: Did Galco steal my idea?
They took a few designs from Simply Rugged also. They don't care, the money they make while the lawyers delay is profit.
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Re: Did Galco steal my idea?
Actually, I don't think you can get a patent on a holster... especially utilizing someone else's design (that might be patented in its own right), to attach to a holster.Pisgah wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:38 amReally? For what? Patent infringement? Show me the patent. Not saying it was nice to steal the idea -- but it was not a crime or a tort...
If you want to really get ripped off, find a shyster to take the case and see where that gets you, except in to debt to the lawyer.
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Re: Did Galco steal my idea?
I wasnt insinuating I wanted anything as I do not. I am tickled that they are building the Big Iron so I dont have to make anymore ![🤣](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f923.svg)
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Re: Did Galco steal my idea?
Still, it would have been nice for them to acknowledge your input. My bet is their lawyers told them they can't. ![Evil or Very Mad :evil:](./images/smilies/icon_evil.gif)
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