Do you think I can start a denim Militia

Mauro · May 16, 2008

I just found another store knocking off my concept.
It's getting ridiculous (sp) .
Denim Bar is a very genric name granted but to knock off my whole concept and to try to carry the same lines is just bullshit.
So I want to start a Denim Militia. Maybe I can give the Milita members somethig i dunno what, still thinking.
that way when someone knocks of my idea my denim milita ,in that area will sworm in and force the store to change their evil knock off ways.
I would like to have a poll on this but I am a computer marsupial!

constant struggle · May 16, 2008

we can all boycott them

Ambulance Chaser · May 16, 2008

I'm not an IP or Unfair Competition lawyer, but I don't think you have a legal claim against a store for carrying the same lines. There are a limited selection of desirable jeans brands, right? If the store was copying your logo, that would be a different story.

Ludeykrus · May 16, 2008

I can understand being pretty mad if they are being a copycat, but then again competition can be a good thing...as long as they are being fair.

Does this said store have an internet storefront?

v84 · May 16, 2008

what if the other stores didnt so much copy the logo but copied a design feature based upon the placement of that logo??

Augusto86 · May 16, 2008

Factional differences will soon lead to the Corduroy Militia, Waxed Cotton Militia and eventually, god help us, the Seersucker Militia.

robin · May 16, 2008

Can militia members get cool armbands made from selvage denim?

robin · May 16, 2008

Originally Posted by Augusto86

Factional differences will soon lead to the Corduroy Militia, Waxed Cotton Militia and eventually, god help us, the Seersucker Militia.
I'm amused by the thought of a militia of seersucker, with boater hats and bowties.

tagutcow · May 16, 2008

War sounds like a great way to get killer fadez!

morse9443 · May 16, 2008

Originally Posted by tagutcow

War sounds like a great way to get killer fadez!

Haha. Let's start some pinkerton/union busters type gang. That'll show those bastards!

Mauro · May 16, 2008

I am in trademark letigation now for the use of the name DenimBar.
So if I expand into other areas I can have those stores change their name.

Armbands could be cool. I will work on it.

Good brands have a mileage radius to keep the exclusivity but on the regular people email me or come into the store and ask me I want to open a sotre blah blah blah and then wam and clone of my store is spawned.

I am flattered to a degree but to knock off someone out right is crap.

I do think that it would be a great way to break in some dry denim.
A little blood stain adds true character to a mans jeans.

LA Guy · May 16, 2008

You guys should go to the other denim bars, take a bunch of jeans down to the counter, and ask for your Styleforum discount. Also, comment on hoe you like the blog, or ask whether Mauro, or Dave or Emily, or someone, is working that day.

whodini · May 16, 2008

I know a guy who knows a guy...

SoCal2NYC · May 16, 2008

What's your store concept?

Mauro · May 16, 2008

Good idea Fok.

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