[nfb-talk] Freedom Scientific and Serotek Announce TrademarkAccord

[Alicia Richards]

Hi, list.  I have mixed feelings when I read this.  In one way, I'm glad 
they've settled, and that FS has dismissed the lawsuit.  It wouldn't have 
been good on either company to have fought the battle to it's fullest 
extent.

Unfortunately, I feel like FS basically won this suit.  The only reason they 
chose to dismiss it is because Serotek gave into their demands.  I've never 
seen anyone confuse FreedomBox with any FS product, and I wish Serotek 
didn't have to make such changes to their line.  The name Freedom Box has 
existed for years.  What made FS decide they had to fight about it now?  I 
personally think that FS is worried because Serotek and their products are 
gaining in popularity and use among the blind, especially since System 
Access came out.  So now they are perceived as real competition, and 
therefore a threat.  FS didn't think they had to act till now.

I'm disappointed that Serotek had to give in, but I do think that all the 
suit has done is put their name even more in the public spotlight. 
Hopefully in a roundabout way, that will contribute to the growth of their 
company.

Alicia