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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: AB1BE on March 23, 2014, 02:57:42 PM

Title: Fluke responds positively to trademark problems regarding SparkFun's multimeter
Post by: AB1BE on March 23, 2014, 02:57:42 PM

This is an ongoing customs issue where shipments of SparkFun's entry-level meter for DIY enthusiasts are being held in violation of a trademark owned by Fluke Corporation (i.e. Yellow case and dark gray front panel).

Wes Pringle, President of Fluke, replied to SparkFun with a gracious response and interesting offer. Here's the full story from SparkFun:

https://www.sparkfun.com/news/1430?utm_source=SparkFun+Customer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ff2ed9c341-March17-21newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa5287abaf-ff2ed9c341-60655981 (https://www.sparkfun.com/news/1430?utm_source=SparkFun+Customer+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ff2ed9c341-March17-21newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa5287abaf-ff2ed9c341-60655981)

Title: Re: Fluke responds positively to trademark problems regarding SparkFun's multimeter
Post by: MJLorton on March 24, 2014, 02:27:50 PM

Very interesting....good to see Fluke responding in such a positive way.

Title: Re: Fluke responds positively to trademark problems regarding SparkFun's multimeter
Post by: TechJunkie on April 02, 2014, 07:33:13 PM

Fluke is a class A instrument company, why would they do it any other way! :)