foggy1111
Elite Member
The many items I patented went to market before the patents were filed. The patents kept the honest competitors honest. Mine were all hunting and shooting related products....and in a very competitive enviornment. I ended up being sued by one fellow a couple of times....and he cost me allot of money.....but he was a lunatic.
Despite the law suits and wasted time.....it only strengthened my product line and resolve to succeed. My company had a very prosperous 15 year run....at which time I sold out to a larger company that (supposedly) had better marketeing and manufacturing abilty. (yeah.....right
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I was very well paid for my company and I am glad I sold it. The folks I sold to....sold again....and the product line is now sliced and diced between several others....some whom dont seem to do it as well as we did.
I'm happy........and officially retired.
Despite the law suits and wasted time.....it only strengthened my product line and resolve to succeed. My company had a very prosperous 15 year run....at which time I sold out to a larger company that (supposedly) had better marketeing and manufacturing abilty. (yeah.....right
) I was very well paid for my company and I am glad I sold it. The folks I sold to....sold again....and the product line is now sliced and diced between several others....some whom dont seem to do it as well as we did.
I'm happy.
.......and officially retired.