Tuesday, February 26, 2008

There's a New AutoDesk in Town

Somebody call the trademark police! Online retailer Newegg.com is selling a device that straps onto your car's steering wheel, providing a flat surface for a laptop. The name of this fine device is the Merax AutoDesk.

 

The Merax AutoDesk is $14.95 plus shipping at Newegg.com. There is no mention at the website how much you must contribute to the Merax legal defense fund, after Autodesk sends a cease-and-desist order for trademark infringement.

This novel device with the obviously infringing name was brought to our attention by Evan Yares. This is the man once described by Autodesk CEO Carl Bass as “the arms merchant to my enemies.” It would seem Carl now owes Evan a debt of gratitude for unearthing this fine example of Chinese manufacturing prowess and marketing idiocy.



Evan Yares with Exhibit A for the prosecution. The next thing you know, he'll land a six-figure consulting contract with the real Autodesk.

Look for a terribly clever report on this during the next edition of CCNtv, coming to a browser window near you March 3.


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