RV FEATURE
“ THE RISK TO ZOE WAS HIGH. HER SOLICITORS WARNED THAT IF THE BATTLE PROCEEDED TO COURT AND SHE LOST, IT COULD COST THE VALUE OF HER HOME …”
It’ s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But imitation has long been a talking point within caravan manufacturing and wider industries. Sometimes, this imitation is harmless. One manufacturer starts using acoustic panelling in their vans’ interiors, so another does the same. But other times, imitation is more serious, with the potential to jeopardise the ongoing viability of the original company. After all, why would a customer buy the original article when a low-cost, similar-looking version was available?
But this year, one company that operates within the RV industry took action to protect its intellectual property – and secured an outcome. What follows is a tale of an Australian company risking it all in pursuit of a just outcome, one that would protect its intellectual property and, indeed, customers who might unwittingly buy something that wasn’ t their intention.
Flat Out products can always be found at caravan shows around the country...
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