Grimvisions

There’s a quote I heard in a television commercial: No one has a monopoly on good ideas. I’d like to believe that’s true. I understand what’s at the heart of that statement. But in a world where ideas are copied and artwork is plagiarized, a concern exists that nothing is truly our own. Once we put it out in the open, a good idea can instantly be copied and redistributed under someone else’s name.

This is happening right now to John T. Unger.

John T. Unger – an artist known for his finely crafted artisanal firebowls – has become involved in a gross legal battle with a company that has stolen his designs. But the lawsuit was not filed by John to stop the company that copied his work. The suit was filed by the company to force John to lose his copyright and the control of his ideas.

It’s clear John’s work has been plagiarized – from the design of the products to the names under which they were previously sold. He has a terrific case. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the funds to fight an extended legal battle. He’s afraid his finances (and his business) will fail as the plagiarist works to drag the case out.

John is struggling against an entity that has taken his ideas, mass-produced cheap knockoffs, and is using the money made from the theft of his designs to shut him down. This cannot be allowed to happen.

Visit John’s site to learn more about his plight and discover what you can do to help him maintain the rightful ownership of his creations: http://www.johntunger.com/legal-defense-fund.html

King Unicorn is a guest blogger here at Grimvisions. You can see more of his work at http://kingunicorn.blogspot.com/