Anyone done a Kuiu wrap on anything? Did you need permission?

[lacofdfireman]

So I was interested in getting my bass boat wrapped like this photo below minus the extra sponsor logos. I just wanted the Kuiu in the Vias pattern for my wrap. I figure I’d do the right thing and ask Kuiu for permission to wrap my boat with their logo and camo pattern. Well they got back with me and said absolutely not. They don’t allow anyone to use their pattern without a licensing agreement. I was pretty disappointed to say the least. I met Jason years ago before he passed at an outdoors show and he was a total stud. They sure have changed and not for the better in my opinion now. I’ve spent crazy amounts of money on their gear and wasn’t asking for a freebie or sponsorship money just the desire to wrap my boat with their camo pattern. Guess I’m done supporting a company that won’t support their customers. Not like they would care anyways. I’m a small fish for them anyways.

Photo of the wrap I wanted to do.

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[lacofdfireman]

So I was interested in getting my bass boat wrapped like this photo below minus the extra sponsor logos. I just wanted the Kuiu in the Vias pattern for my wrap. I figure I’d do the right thing and ask Kuiu for permission to wrap my boat with their logo and camo pattern. Well they got back with me and said absolutely not. They don’t allow anyone to use their pattern without a licensing agreement. I was pretty disappointed to say the least. I met Jason years ago before he passed at an outdoors show and he was a total stud. They sure have changed and not for the better in my opinion now. I’ve spent crazy amounts of money on their gear and wasn’t asking for a freebie or sponsorship money just the desire to wrap my boat with their camo pattern. Guess I’m done supporting a company that won’t support their customers. Not like they would care anyways. I’m a small fish for them anyways.

Am I justified at being bummed out about this or am I just being a little bitch.

Photo of the wrap I wanted to do.

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[bojangles808]

pretty sure they've been sending cease and desists to cerakoters, I wouldn't take it too personal man

 

[Maverick1]

So I was interested in getting my bass boat wrapped like this photo below minus the extra sponsor logos. I just wanted the Kuiu in the Vias pattern for my wrap. I figure I’d do the right thing and ask Kuiu for permission to wrap my boat with their logo and camo pattern. Well they got back with me and said absolutely not. They don’t allow anyone to use their pattern without a licensing agreement. I was pretty disappointed to say the least. I met Jason years ago before he passed at an outdoors show and he was a total stud. They sure have changed and not for the better in my opinion now. I’ve spent crazy amounts of money on their gear and wasn’t asking for a freebie or sponsorship money just the desire to wrap my boat with their camo pattern. Guess I’m done supporting a company that won’t support their customers. Not like they would care anyways. I’m a small fish for them anyways.

Photo of the wrap I wanted to do.

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Unfortunate on the passing of the “total stud”. (Not sure if that is the appropriate term for someone who committed suicide?)

Appears you have decided to purchase other gear moving forward based on Kuiu’s decision. Maybe check with each of the potential gear manufacturers if they will let you wrap your boat in their camouflage pattern before purchasing a single item.

Please update this thread and let the RS community know which company will allow you to wrap their boat (or other items) in their camouflage patterns. Would be helpful for all before making future purchases.

In any event - better sell all of your KUIU gear. ASAP.

 

[Customweld]

Guy Fieri's trailer looks pretty cool.

 

[lacofdfireman]

Appears you have decided to purchase other gear moving forward based on Kuiu’s decision. Maybe check with each of the potential gear manufacturers if they will let you wrap your boat in their camouflage pattern before purchasing a single item.

Please update this thread and let the RS community know which company will allow you to wrap their boat (or other items) in their camouflage patterns. Would be helpful for all before making future purchases.

In any event - better sell all of your KUIU gear. ASAP.

I know. I realize I’m just being a little bitch. Just don’t understand why a company wouldn’t want free advertising.


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[Will_m]

Wrap it in something else and put it “KUIU SUCKS” on it. Then send them a picture. That will show them.

 

[JMundy84]

Unknown munitions got a a cease and desist from them for ceracoting guns in their patterns.

 

[FAAFO]

That’s weird cuz I just got permission to wrap my boat in Kuiu.

Just joking. I like women.

 

[Taudisio]

If you were going to pay someone else to wrap your boat, wouldn’t the wrapping company be on the hook for licensing, not the customer/boat owner?

 

[Speaks]

Protecting trade marks is a thing….. if you dont protect it you can loose legal claim to it. Its far easier for a company to say no that to decide on exceptions and then document them, etc

 

[Bubblehide]

Unfortunate on the passing of the “total stud”. (Not sure if that is the appropriate term for someone who committed suicide?)

Knowing his medical condition, I completely get why he committed suicide. I certainly do not doc him for doing so.

 

[DAOutfitters208]

Why?

 

[LostArra]

Tell them you're a metal band.
James Hatfield got a pass on his guitar.

 

[The Guide]

There is a reason they are called "SueYou" by people...

Jay

 

[IDVortex]

Could wrap your boat in a Harris/Waltz wrap. Doubt anyone would care.

 

[ElkArcher918]

So I was interested in getting my bass boat wrapped like this photo below minus the extra sponsor logos. I just wanted the Kuiu in the Vias pattern for my wrap. I figure I’d do the right thing and ask Kuiu for permission to wrap my boat with their logo and camo pattern. Well they got back with me and said absolutely not. They don’t allow anyone to use their pattern without a licensing agreement. I was pretty disappointed to say the least. I met Jason years ago before he passed at an outdoors show and he was a total stud. They sure have changed and not for the better in my opinion now. I’ve spent crazy amounts of money on their gear and wasn’t asking for a freebie or sponsorship money just the desire to wrap my boat with their camo pattern. Guess I’m done supporting a company that won’t support their customers. Not like they would care anyways. I’m a small fish for them anyways.

Photo of the wrap I wanted to do.

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It's just business. What did you expect, bro?

 

[dsotm]

Could wrap your boat in a Harris/Waltz wrap. Doubt anyone would care.

Might sink faster than their party

 

[displacedtexan]

I know. I realize I’m just being a little bitch. Just don’t understand why a company wouldn’t want free advertising.


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Because they have a copyright to protect. Letting people use it, even for free, or non commercial use weakens their claim to it.

If they let people use it, it opens the way for another company to copy the pattern for profit.