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3-D
Puff Embroidery Patent?I received a call from one of my customers recently that there's one company in California that filed a law suit against them because they sell baseball caps with 3-D puff embroidery decoration.
This company claimed they have the patent right over 3-D embroidery and I would say this is the biggest laugh in this century. People had already developed the 3-D puff embroidery technique as early as 1993 or even earlier while this company claimed the patent in 1995. How can this be? Can any reader verify my statement?
Benny Cheung, by email
3-D
puff embroideryI have received the same information as Benny Cheung. The patent holder is notifying all retailers of his 3-D patent and asking for % of sales and a license agreement. As Benny stated in his e-mail, we need to prove 3-D applications prior to 1995.
Stephen Cunliffe stevec@legendaryholdings.com