S.T. Dupont "replicas"

shopkins82 · 05-17-2012, 09:12 AM

What you see on NewLuxuryBelt and iOffer is what I would consider a replica or counterfeit... i.e. nearly identical including copyrighted names/logos. Most of those I was referring to on eBay (in the $7-$20 range) are more what I would consider "St. Dupont Style", i.e. same general dimensions, similar roll mechanism, but not so identical (i.e. standard butane valve) as to be considered a counterfeit and also (in most cases) not using the copyrighted St. Dupont logo. It's a fine grey line, but it's one you may want to consider depending on exactly what you're looking for and how you feel about IP.

05-17-2012, 09:12 AM	#14
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: S.T. Dupont "replicas" What you see on NewLuxuryBelt and iOffer is what I would consider a replica or counterfeit... i.e. nearly identical including copyrighted names/logos. Most of those I was referring to on eBay (in the $7-$20 range) are more what I would consider "St. Dupont Style", i.e. same general dimensions, similar roll mechanism, but not so identical (i.e. standard butane valve) as to be considered a counterfeit and also (in most cases) not using the copyrighted St. Dupont logo. It's a fine grey line, but it's one you may want to consider depending on exactly what you're looking for and how you feel about IP.