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ON3P received demand to change name of “Great Scott”

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iggyskier
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This post is meant to inform anyone who has to date purchased a “Great Scott” ski from ON3P, or those who are considering a future purchase.  In late October, ON3P received a cease and desist order from SCOTT USA Ltd., and its affiliates SCOTT Sports SA and SCOTT USA Inc., demanding ON3P immediately cease commercialization and sales of all “Great Scott” branded skis for reasons of  trademark infringement. 

We are current exploring the legality of the use of “Scott” in the name of our ski “Great Scott” and should reach a decision in the near future.

Once we have reached a decision, I will post an update on the matter.

Scott Andrus

Nov 1 2009 10:00PM
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Commonwealth
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^^ The irony is KILLING me!
Nov 10 2009 11:09AM
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Alex_G
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fuck scott for doing this however it is understandable that an old ass CEO would do such a thing
Nov 10 2009 11:27AM
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Dustin.
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Ugh, I have a Scott road bike.  I hate companies that do crap like this though.
Nov 15 2009 3:36PM
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BKlein
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Couldn't you just ignore it and change the name to Great Sccott, or something like that?  Its annoying but there not sueing you, just asking you to change the name.
I'm not defending scott in any way, just saying that there are bigger things to focus on.
Nov 15 2009 3:46PM
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rigzz
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Not really thread related. But I work in a bike/ski shop who deals with scott. And they are total PIA. We've had a bunch of problem with them.

Now, thread related, to the person who said rename them "Cease and Desist" I totaly agree with you.

Oh, BTW, first post.

Nov 15 2009 4:05PM
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Slinger1x1
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just rename them "Andrus the Giant"
like andrea the giant, get it?
Nov 18 2009 11:38PM
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bootleg_BEN
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Or Just "Andre the Giant", Sounds like a sick ski to me.

But then you would probably just get another cease and desist order.

Making it even more reasonable to name them the "Cease and Desist"!
Nov 18 2009 11:45PM
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ZavierV
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"Andrus the giant" was suggested because Scott's last name is Andrus. Hence, "Andrus the giant".
Nov 20 2009 4:29PM
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Balto
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when i was skiing stevens yesterday, i was thinking to my self "i wish i was on my great scotts right now", any update on this issue and shipping of the 09/10 line?
Nov 20 2009 5:03PM
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GreenHorn
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when i wasnt skiing anywhere yesterday, i was thinking to myself "i wish i was skiing right now", any update on this issue of me skiing soon?
Nov 20 2009 6:28PM
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Literature
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Well, how badly do you want it? Stevens and Snoqualmie are probably within an eight hour drive.
Nov 20 2009 6:37PM
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GreenHorn
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so bad, but thats too far
Nov 20 2009 6:38PM
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Literature
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Grab some buddies, and start driving now. You can sleep in the car, and take shifts driving.


Nov 20 2009 6:57PM
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GreenHorn
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that would be so fun, but im not really old enough for that haha.
Nov 20 2009 7:01PM
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DirtyMick
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Then HOW are you old enough to have the FP as an icon?
Nov 20 2009 9:29PM
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mophead
Posts: 1172 - Karma: 309
this just goes to show that wallisch is no longer core..not that he personally agrees with scott's actions, but i feel that his past sponsors never would have done something like this. basically scott is more concerned with making money and goin after the little guys for bullshit reasons. this is a lot like the WME and Level 1 situation in my opinion.
good luck on3p
Nov 20 2009 9:39PM
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ZavierV
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I agree... it is quite odd..
Nov 20 2009 10:51PM
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.brian
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why is being "core" such a big deal? put yourself in his shoes, sign with a company paying you more money or stay with a company so you can be "core'. I think 95% of people would choose the first.
Nov 20 2009 11:02PM
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GreenHorn
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im old enough to drive, just not on an 8 hour road trip with friends
Nov 21 2009 1:42AM
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AndrewNZ
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Cause Julien cant Dub cork 12.

JK

but guys, If you check it, it says the Scott USA company or something, this means the SCOTT Board of Directors would have made the decision. And as Scott Skis would mean like 1% of the company, The people who work on the Scott skis (marketing, designed, testing) would have no say, So really, You cant hate on them, They probably know its best not to get involved but it'd be the Higher Ups that would be Anal about it, and to them its all about the money. They dont care about some skiing industry crap.
Nov 21 2009 3:22AM
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LivinOuttaBounZ
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The Fresh Prince would do it!

I'm naming my next daughter Great Scott. And she's going to rock Smith optics and helmets because Smith doesn't sue people for progressing the sport. The losers at scott are obviously caught in a Purple Haze, wait Purple Hayes. ;) Sign me up! 

Nov 21 2009 4:40AM
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i+am+ghetto
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can i see the ski design somewhere?

cause if there would be "scott" in big letters over the ski i could definately understand their case..
Nov 21 2009 5:46AM
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Steeze-On-Toast
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thats fucking retarded, you can't copyright someones name
Nov 21 2009 9:17AM
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.Roockley.
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hope that works
Nov 21 2009 9:29AM
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powderpanda
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eh that's ridiculous... yeah i agree, "great scott" is a sick name.
Nov 21 2009 10:29AM
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TMAC881
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ahahah wtf it doesnt even say scott on it. i just assumed it did because why else would they have a problem with it.... this just makes me angry now
Nov 21 2009 12:21PM
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Peach.
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kabump for further news
Nov 22 2009 2:55PM
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prophet
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I'm sure Scott will be dropping an update if he's got a few minutes to do it... but in the meantime, check out the ON3P site update:
http://on3pskis.com/?p=818
Nov 24 2009 4:25PM
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mittfree
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"191cm Cease and Desist"
Good to see ON3P having a sense of humour about an otherwise shitty situation.
Nov 24 2009 5:01PM
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Tinga
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haha
Nov 24 2009 5:18PM
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bootleg_BEN
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thats sick.
Nov 24 2009 5:18PM
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-fungus-
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THIS IS MADNESS
Nov 24 2009 8:04PM
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Peach.
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What now scott?????
Nov 26 2009 12:41PM
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aoe
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Bahaha awesome. So pumped they actually renamed it that...
Nov 26 2009 3:53PM
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BMskier
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EVERYONE CHECK OUT THIS LINK BEFORE POSTNG PLEASE BECAUSE HE HAS ACTUALLY RENAMED THE SKI HAHAHA

http://on3pskis.com/?page_id=42

Nov 26 2009 4:00PM
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loveyoursneakers
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Fuck scott anyway.
Nov 26 2009 4:46PM
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closeyetfar11
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^this.
 ON3P "Great Sc*tt"
Nov 26 2009 10:28PM
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closeyetfar11
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I read the thread all the way to the 2nd half of pg. 7, didnt see they actually changed the name.  Effing amazing ON3P, good on you guys.  Scott will forever be remembered as a bunch of fools.
Nov 26 2009 10:33PM
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ike.
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wow that's bullshit. dick move by scott
Nov 29 2009 3:27PM
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Panchuk
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Fucking amazing name for a ski.
Good job 0N3P.
Nov 29 2009 3:36PM
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Malczyk
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ha! that's a great name! a quick solution to an issue that would have just gotten in the way of productivity. it's good in a way that Scott recognizes you guys as a legit ski company (and a threat i guess) to call you out on infringement. yay! nice work!
Nov 29 2009 3:40PM
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mak
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stupid scott. but nice name change
Nov 29 2009 3:57PM
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PeterWojnar
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ON3P, you just earned a shit ton more of my respect than you already had (which was already quite a bit).

Great name change.
Nov 29 2009 4:46PM
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Newschool_Pope
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awesome move ON3P!!!!
 
i guess alot of people in the chair will ask: hey young boy, why is your ski called cease and desist? and then we can tell the whole story and scott will get it back.

this is really "great" humor, "Scott"
Nov 29 2009 5:39PM
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prophet
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its true. especially when loads of angry NS and TGR folk buy pairs to stick it to Scott.
Nov 30 2009 5:30PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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great move iggy... great move!
Nov 30 2009 5:34PM
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Slinger1x1
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I can't remember what movie it was from, or who said it, but i remember someone saying
"anyone who sues a ski resort should be shot"

same goes for anyone that sues a ski company (especially over something like this...). they both have Scott in the name. UH OH!!!
Nov 30 2009 9:43PM
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Cincher
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Not anymore. It's better, stronger, funnier. It's the Cease and Desist!

....I'n sure you're aware of that, but I just had to say it.

Dec 1 2009 10:03AM
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Shralpit
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my middle name is Scott....i hope i dont get sued.
Dec 1 2009 12:01PM
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shaun
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somehow you have to make fun of scott in the new name...or the new top sheet
Feb 23 2010 6:21AM
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