Modding+selling maglites=Illegal?

Isnt it possible that modifying and then redistributing M@gs are illegal? Couldnt that be violating some kind of patent or copyright?

uh oh...

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Is selling second hand goods illegal?

Should all the modders that use Surefire parts, (bezels, tail-caps, lamps, bodies etc) stop doing moddifications?
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Juan C.

I wonder which has been modified and resold more...Maglights or '57 Chevys?

Maglights or 1903 Springfields? or '98 Mausers? or Colt 1911A1s?

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Mags,

The answer to your question is NO, so long as the modified light is not portrayed to carry the Maglite warranty or be a Maglite product.

Many things, as described above, have been modified from their original form and redistributed.

It is not illegal, nor a violation, so long as they are not portrayed to carry the manufacturers warranty or approval.

Bill

Thankfully, there is no "end user license agreement" with most things. Once you buy it, it's yours to use, destroy, modify, whatnot. Just don't expect post-modifIcation warranty service.

Mag's primary interest is going to be maintaining their brand recognition and distinction.

You might be able to go commercial with modified maglights and openly state that you use genuine maglight, just don't state that you're associated with, endorsed/licensed by, or a division of Mag Instruments. I think there is at least one CPF sponsoring-manufacturer that does just this.

I'd be surprised if Mag would sell you lights or components in bulk. That alone prevents serious competition from "mods" since the pricing is never competitive.

They might also threaten legal action if a custom part you designed for your product bears more than a passing similarity to one of their own.

not! Mattel has lost cases where people modifyed then sold barbies as their own art. Just don't use their logo!