Legal copy vs. counterfeit?

[krystald]

I think it would be fine, just dont associate the one you made to the Akris Ai handbag (fb)

 

[thithi]

I think it's fine too... just don't make it exactly the same leather/lining/hardware and put the AA logo on it. If you're making it of different materials and hardware, it should be ok.... especially since I doubt your pattern is exactly the same as the AA nor are you trying to advertise it to be an AA.

 

[poppers986]

if you're just using it for yourself then go ahead, you're not going to be making and selling these bags and neither are the people who you would give the pattern too

 

[LovePurses101]

My hobby is sewing, and I recently sewed a copy of the not-yet-released $4,400 Akris Ai handbag for my own personal use. A few of my sewing friends have asked for a copy of the pattern I drafted so they can sew handbags for their own personal use, too.

My handbag does not look exactly like the Akris bag, but it has some common design elements (the trapezoidal shape, the 60 degree turned down sides flaps, center front strap that connects the side flaps and satchel style handles).

I assume that Akris has most likely patented the handbag design. Would it be legal for me to share the pattern I drafted with my sewing friends? I am not planning to sell either the bag I made or the pattern I drafted.

Thank you for your advice.

You cannot put a patent on a design, handbag, shoe, purse, red bottom, etc.. You can put a patent on the branding. Even if you were to replicate the bag down to the branding, you would not infringe upon copyright law unless you sold the bag. As long as it is for personal use, you would be fine.

 

[SKEPTIKA]

What are your qualifications LovePurses101 Are you a Lawyer?