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A Chinese manufacturer has stolen Werner Paddles intellectual property
and is attempting to use Werner paddles images and names to sell their
own paddles into the US and other markets.
"Theft is the
sincerest form of flattery, I suppose. However, we want to alert our
dealers to this activity and warn them about whatever scam these guys
are up to," says Werner President, Bruce Furrer.
UC Sports
http://www.ucsport.cn/index.html is a Chinese manufacturer who has
stolen the look and feel of Werner Paddles web site. They are using
Werner Paddle model names and images to create interest in their
sub-standard offerings. They have even gone so far as to copy the
Werner mission statement. "We are pursuing legal recourse, to whatever
degree it exists, to get this group to stop using our logo, images and
names," says Furrer.
Werner has no licensing agreements with any
manufacturer to produce Werner paddles. "All Werner paddles are hand
built in the United States, in Sultan Washington and we are very proud
of our heritage and reputation. To have this type of identity theft is
a serious violation to us and our dealers who represent us so well,"
says Furrer.
Werner Paddles is the leading manufacturer of high
quality kayak, canoe and stand up paddles, operating near the banks of
the Skykomish River in Sultan, WA. For more information call
800.275.3311 or visit us at www.wernerpaddles.com
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