Lenovo lawyers force Framework to alter its 3D-printed mini-PC case

[Redaktion]

Framework now allows Framework Laptop owners to re-use their old motherboards as a mini-PC, courtesy of a 3D-printed case. However, it did not take Lenovo's lawyers to claim an infringement, causing Framework to drop its current design. Framework has turned a negative into a positive though, with a competition for Framework fans.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-lawyers-force-Framework-to-alter-its-3D-printed-mini-PC-case.641450.0.html

[eggnogg]

They don't even use that logo like that, they always put a upside down Mercedes Benz looking thing in the center, absolute garbage lawsuit, if they sue them for that Mercedes Benz should sue them for the same thing

Yes I'm extra butthurt because it's framework

[kek]

This is on the same level as Sony sending a sue to D-Brand for those PS5 shells.

But, anyways, the button looks ugly with that "Legion" logo, so this is a win for Framework. I was looking for a Desktop (a small one) and this might actually serve me.

[Aissa]

They don't even use that logo like that, they always put a upside down Mercedes Benz looking thing in the center, absolute garbage lawsuit, if they sue them for that Mercedes Benz should sue them for the same thing

Yes I'm extra butthurt because it's framework

This take is so dumb, on so many levels.

1- The upside down triangular shape that Legion uses is either used without the circle, scrapping any similarity with Mercedes-Benz, or with the circle that is apparent to the blind to be much thicker than that of Mercedes-Benz, and it also included the remaining letters that form Legion's name whenever the circle is used.

2- Even if Mercedes-Benz were to try to sue Legion, they'd lose. They are in a completely different industry and thus there is absolutely no room for consumer confusion which is the key reason behind this Legion-Framework Lawsuit.

3- Framework has literally nothing to do with the Broken O design in question. It's a blatant infringement of an already existent design protected under trademark law. If it wasn't Legion that had the design, it would've been any other holder of the trademark granted they operate in the same industry.

[L M]

They don't even use that logo like that, they always put a upside down Mercedes Benz looking thing in the center, absolute garbage lawsuit, if they sue them for that Mercedes Benz should sue them for the same thing

Yes I'm extra butthurt because it's framework

This take is so dumb, on so many levels.

1- The upside down triangular shape that Legion uses is either used without the circle, scrapping any similarity with Mercedes-Benz, or with the circle that is apparent to the blind to be much thicker than that of Mercedes-Benz, and it also included the remaining letters that form Legion's name whenever the circle is used.

2- Even if Mercedes-Benz were to try to sue Legion, they'd lose. They are in a completely different industry and thus there is absolutely no room for consumer confusion which is the key reason behind this Legion-Framework Lawsuit.

3- Framework has literally nothing to do with the Broken O design in question. It's a blatant infringement of an already existent design protected under trademark law. If it wasn't Legion that had the design, it would've been any other holder of the trademark granted they operate in the same industry.

Wow lol do you work for Lenovo? The design of the power button clearly looks the way it does out of structural necessity. It's a basic shape, can you imagine if someone tried to sue because they had a square or a circle somewhere on their product? This is such a dumb lawsuit. I can't imagine anyone in their right mind seeing this and thinking "This is a Legion product." Absolutely ridiculous.

[Sportbike Mike]

I'm sure Framework didn't purposely steal Lenovo's design and I'm sure Lenovo isn't really afraid of Framework, but Trademark law is kind of funny. If they don't protect the mark, they can't protect the mark. If they don't tell Framework to stop, they can't tell ASUS or Acer or MSI to sometime down the line.

I like Framework, but they're in the wrong here and they same to know it. Like I said it was probably an honest mistake.

[Bareback]

"Lenovo lawyers force Framework to alter its 3D-printed mini-PC case" is incorrect. Should read:
"Random @$$ Company Gets Slap on the Wrist for Stealing Lenovo Legion Trademark"

[TJJ]

Being this petty can only harm Lenovo's brand.
Lawyers being short-sighted pricks as usual.

[ARMLinux]

I wonder if Canonical is planning on suing Lenovo for stealing their Ubuntu logo.  (Just remove the dots from the Ubuntu logo and you have the Lenovo legion one...)

[Aki]

Lenovo are a joke nowadays. How many people do you hear talking about them anymore? Almost nobody. And the fact it took them so long to "find out" just goes to show that they wanted publicity. I wouldnt be surpised if their community team came up with the idea to sue for publicity

[Steve Jowett]

It's not actually a logo. It's the power button. Designed this shape to permit enough housing flex to depress the power switch on the MB. DOH!

[Rusty Anchor]

Lenovo are a joke nowadays. How many people do you hear talking about them anymore? Almost nobody. And the fact it took them so long to "find out" just goes to show that they wanted publicity. I wouldnt be surpised if their community team came up with the idea to sue for publicity

as opposed to framework? lmao businesses still use thinkpads and thinkcentres en masse, let me know when framework. Cmon rooting for the underdog is one thing, but being a fanboy never helps anyone