Gold Bros sued for using Isle of Skye tartan without permission

**Jake_S** · 31st March 08, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by toneinedin

But the biggest problem was that most of the smaller Scottish manufacturers cannot afford to go to court against these people after their designs are copied becuase they simply cannot afford the legal costs of doing so or have not infact registered trademarks on their designs due to the costs involved.

The sad truth is that these smaller companies will probably go under due to someone else infringing on their copywrited designs, and thus they will not be able to compete in the market.

I think a lawsuit of this nature will make other dishonest companies think twice before stealing someone else's design.

Jake

**demobud** · 31st March 08, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Actually found a decent Tartan Day special on IOS 16 oz 8yd custom made machine sewn kilt from Scottishkilts.net today-----only about $240 plus shipping---tabs out around $270 to the US. Has to be the Lochcarron Strome fabric. Not bad for that quality fabric, although I know nothing about the company's kilt making quality, although I believe it says UK made. I think, though, that they are affiliated with the same company that runs the tartanweb site that advertises here on xmts.

This is where my IOS is from and it is Locharrron 18 oz. It is a very mell made kilt, although I sprung for the hand stitched version. I do have a PV machine stitched from them in the Heritage tartan that is also very well made.

**slohairt** · 31st March 08, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

There are other vendors, illegally, producing this tartan. It will be interesting to see how many cease and desist to avoid action, or "vanish" all together.

It would be a frugal measure indeed if these companies would stop trying to corner the growing IOS market.

**ForresterModern** · 31st March 08, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by demobud

This is where my IOS is from and it is Locharrron 16 oz. It is a very mell made kilt, although I sprung for the hand stitched version. I do have a PV machine stitched from them in the Heritage tartan that is also very well made.

Great news. Feeling better aout my decision with every good feedback.