ORIGINAL: XJet

There are intellectual property laws in place that are designed to protect against this kind of thing but all too often the cost of protecting your rights exceeds the benefits that come from doing so.

As to not naming the company concerned I think that's a bad move since now *all* those who fit the description will be under a cloud of suspicion.

If Mr Vess has proof that this is happening then he has an obligation to all those who *aren't* stealing his designs, to name the one that is - otherwise his statement is rather unfair on them.

Also, without naming the offending party, it becomes possible that Mr Vess creates a new category of "offenders" namely those who buy *copies* of his props without knowing. I'm sure that the vast majority of people would prefer to see that Mr Vess received the rewards due him for his hard work and would not knowingly buy a Chinese knock-off of his props - but if they don't know who's selling them how can they avoid this?

Unfortunately, I don't have much time for people who make accusations without naming the offending parties. Come on Mr Vess - put up or stop complaining when people unknowingly buy copies of your product and those hawking them go laughing all the way to the bank.