TheGodfather07
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is it just me or does all black look ugly as heck. it just doesnt look right.
oh wow sorry you replied super fast lol. I edited my post cause i just woke up and can't read lol. I responded to your post thinking you had posted when the thread was originally created. I'm dumb and need caffeine lol. anyways thanks for the reply they look like a good alternative!
I personally love it. if it aint black, take it back. HeisenbergFX4 posted a link to amazon with an alternative brand. They sell a red and a blue one if black isnt your thing.is it just me or does all black look ugly as heck. it just doesnt look right.
If it was like half the size, I'd actually really like the design. I don't mind the white/black contrast.Finally, I am fed up with this big white bitch in the living room !
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Dbrand pulls its PS5 Darkplates from sale after Sony threatens legal action
Incredible how shitty of a company Sony became in the last few years
what? Making a skin to attach to current plates is one thing, but making whole other plates is another.Incredible how shitty of a company Sony became in the last few years
The challenge didn't end well for Dbrand
Dbrand pulls its PS5 Darkplates from sale after Sony threatens legal action
‘Go ahead, sue us.’www.theverge.com
what? Making a skin to attach to current plates is one thing, but making whole other plates is another.
Maybe different plastic would differ in the way of heat dissipation?
Or maybe Sony just want to make their own different plates later and you know.... patents and rights exist
Faceplates are trademarked and patented, and copying and selling them without any contract is illegal and defending illegal stuff is dumb.Incredible how shitty of a company Sony became in the last few years
Incredible how shitty of a company Sony became in the last few years
Sure they can make and sell their own original plates, but it's still kind of shit they prevent other companies from producing and selling their compatible version too.
I take it all the companies you like don't like money then.
Your username is business, you should know better. Licencing exists for a reason.
Licensing exists but that's neither news or the whole story. There's other things to consider as well when doing business (and in life) besides trying to get the last dollar today.
When you're a public company that big there's nothing else to consider. The priority is with their employees, shareholders and for the overall health of the business (and its future).
Allowing people to sell products using your name (and properties such as logos etc) without your permission (and without giving you a cut) doesn't fit with any of that.
If you want to say there are other things they should consider then tell us what those things are.
Incredible how shitty of a company Sony became in the last few years
With branding specifics don;t have to be recorded, they just have to be considered as something that's publicly recognisable as belonging to that particular brand. It was much like the case with 8Bitdo and their Nintendo themed controllers with the Red, Yellow, Green and Blue buttons that they had to change. There will be nothing registered in Nintendo's name that states those colours used in that way are protected but because it can be considered a part of their recognised branding it would be 8Bitdo's responsibility to prove that it isn't publicly recognised.I'm not aware dbrand is using any Sony branding or logos here, are they? They also changed the tiny square triangle circle cross shapes from the covers, I don't think they are that stupid to go around selling products with other companies logos all over...
With branding specifics don;t have to be recorded, they just have to be considered as something that's publicly recognisable as belonging to that particular brand. It was much like the case with 8Bitdo and their Nintendo themed controllers with the Red, Yellow, Green and Blue buttons that they had to change. There will be nothing registered in Nintendo's name that states those colours used in that way are protected but because it can be considered a part of their recognised branding it would be 8Bitdo's responsibility to prove that it isn't publicly recognised.
With Dbrand, they publicly stated that they used the publicly recognisable shapes to try and wind Sony up which means they've already lost if they were ever to attempt to use those shapes.
Dbrand were stupid and they simply messed up, you'll never be able to convince anybody that they weren't combining those four shapes because it could be recognised as publicly recognised brnding when they very clearly stated that it was when they announced it.
As I said, for all of Dbrand's tantrums, they would surely do exactly the same if they found themselves in the same position.
The real question is why is taking so long for Sony to release they own costumizable plates?
They are saving the humanity from ugly black plates. white console ftw !The real question is why is taking so long for Sony to release they own costumizable plates?
If it's not enough then Dbrand are in complete control here and they can deal with it as any other company in this situation could, they have nothing to worry about. Every company has the right to protect their public brand and every company has the right to counter that, I assure you that Dbrand would be doing whatever they could to protect their brand if they felt that another company was encroaching on it.I'm no lawyer but I'd think admission of wanting "to wind up" Sony by creating similar shapes isn't enough and Sony would still need to prove in court and beyond reasonable doubt that these symbols are too similar / confusing to the ones Sony uses on its branding. But that's besides the point I'm not here to defend dbrand's decisions, my point was basically that first, as a customer it's a disappointing move from Sony, and second, from a business point of view this may or may not backfire so it's not that suing is a no brainer.
I have dbrand black ones, but I’d buy Sony plates in a heartbeat if they made them.The real question is why is taking so long for Sony to release they own costumizable plates?
I'm not aware dbrand is using any Sony branding or logos here, are they? They also changed the tiny square triangle circle cross shapes from the covers, I don't think they are that stupid to go around selling products with other companies logos all over...
Sure but did I ever agrue they couldn’t or even shouldn’t sue?PS5 has a design patent. The side plates are part of that design and are protected.
Design patents only go so far. While nobody can know for sure what the court would rule... Until it actuallywent to court. If I had to guess. Dbrand would win any eventual court ruling, but would likely go broke getting there.PS5 has a design patent. The side plates are part of that design and are protected.
The challenge didn't end well for Dbrand
Dbrand pulls its PS5 Darkplates from sale after Sony threatens legal action
‘Go ahead, sue us.’www.theverge.com
Yes DBRAND is an annoying company (Youtube sponsoring, edgy marketing, etc...) but the products are very good quality. I have one of their skins on my phone since a year and it still looks new.R O F L ...
Just want to mention a few things,
1. I purchased a Dark Faceplate Set from Amazon for 46 CDN (Chinese Manufacturer) Decent quality, all edges are decent however there is definitely some color issues going on.
2. Purchased Translucent Faceplates from AliExpress. TRASH. While the plates seem okay the edges aren't even.
3. Purchased Darkplates from DBRAND for 59 w/ Front/middle cover... superb quality, MATTE Black and excellent finish.
SOLD #1 and 2 at local Kijiji.
Design patents only go so far. While nobody can know for sure what the court would rule... Until it actuallywent to court. If I had to guess. Dbrand would win any eventual court ruling, but would likely go broke getting there.
The only way to win against a design patent infringement lawsuit is to prove the patent should have never been granted in the first place by demonstrating that:
a) the design is generic or,
b) the design is actually a function of utility and not ornamental.
The design of PS5 side plates isn't either of those two things so there is no way that Dbrand can win.
Did they prevent them or is SONY requiring a license fee and DBRAND decided to go full EPIC?Sure they can make and sell their own original plates, but it's still kind of shit they prevent other companies from producing and selling their compatible version too.
Not edgy enough for DBrandI wonder if Dbrand could've worked with Sony to sell officially licensed plates instead of daring Sony to come after them.
Okay who here paid $50 for 2 pieces of plastic
There is little to no chance to DBrand win that case… it is almost impossible to prove in court that the PS5 design is generic.Design patents only go so far. While nobody can know for sure what the court would rule... Until it actuallywent to court. If I had to guess. Dbrand would win any eventual court ruling, but would likely go broke getting there.
Yes they can but both parts needs to agree and of course seems like DBrand didn’t want to pay the royalties for a license.I wonder if Dbrand could've worked with Sony to sell officially licensed plates instead of daring Sony to come after them.
I laughed so fucking hard at this it brought me to tears! Literally one and done.Lipstick on a pig.