Lowdtown is Closing Down - Clearance Sale
Posted March 4th, 2010 by justLowd
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This post has been a long time coming, but it should definitely clear everything up for those confused with the state of Lowdtown.
First of all, to save the drama, Lowdtown will be closing in the next month or so. As the story goes, I was contacted by an artist who has a logo concept very similar to mine. Though I didn’t hear of the artist til he actually contacted me, he apparently copyrighted his logo, and I made the mistake of never doing so. Immediately after, I had to remove everything with the mouthcan logo and the lowdmouth logo.
As you can probably guess, this caused a whole mess of problems for me, and is the reason I had to take down nearly half of the products listed on my store. And as you can imagine, this is at a huge financial loss to me. Especially so because he contacted me literally weeks after I had received my Winter line. To make matters even worse, I’ve been working with Hong Kong since late 2009 and finally received fitted hats in February in which I spent several thousand dollars on; I will not be able to sell those off either.
It is hard to explain how frustrating this is for me, considering I’m a college kid who put my own hard earned cash into making Lowdtown, and the reason why I was able to do wallets and sweaters was from the culmination of my hard work and dedication for Lowdtown. With this event, I pretty much lost all the profit that I’ve been building up to make my future lines even greater.
So what I am asking for is your support. I’m having a clearance sale where I’m literally going to try to get rid of all remaining stock. Shirts will be $6, and the crewnecks will be $12. These prices are pretty much the price I bought them at, so it’s an unbelievably good deal for you guys. Please tell your friends and spread the word about it; I just really need to cut my losses and try to rebuild. If you're a blogger, I would truly appreciate a post!
On another note, please don’t harass the artist who contacted me, because the logos are in fact very similar. It’s an unbelievably unfortunate coincidence on my part, but I would’ve thought the same thing if I were him.
On a happier note, I can promise you with my utmost conviction that the rebirth of Lowdtown will be glorious. I’ve already been working on several projects that will definitely put Lowdtown on the map. I’m not one for braggadocio, but I have a secret project that I’ve been developing since November 2009 that I think will blow everyone’s socks off. I’ve never seen it done before, and I’m more than excited to see what everyone’s reactions will be.
Lowdtown, as you might’ve already guessed, will be going through a complete rebranding. I’ve shared the concepts for the new logo with a bunch of my designer friends, and I’ve gotten really positive responses so far. In addition, the website will get a complete overhaul. I’ve been really flexing my web design muscles lately, and if all goes to plan, the new website will be the slickest and sexiest yet.
I’ve also been receiving an amazing amount of support from my twitter followers, so I just want to thank all you guys! I’ll probably post up WIPs and sneak peeks when it gets closer to the relaunch, so if you’re interested you should follow me: @Lowdtown.
Right now, I’m shooting for Summer 2010 (probably late June or July), which is a really ambitious date, but hopefully I can pull it off. I’ll keep you guys posted! Thanks again for all the support!
-Ray (Lowdtown Friends & Freaks)
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Also *nudge nudge* I've been told that my product url's are pretty predictable, so you "might" find products that I'm not supposed to be selling if you plug in numbers... just sayin
First of all, to save the drama, Lowdtown will be closing in the next month or so. As the story goes, I was contacted by an artist who has a logo concept very similar to mine. Though I didn’t hear of the artist til he actually contacted me, he apparently copyrighted his logo, and I made the mistake of never doing so. Immediately after, I had to remove everything with the mouthcan logo and the lowdmouth logo.
As you can probably guess, this caused a whole mess of problems for me, and is the reason I had to take down nearly half of the products listed on my store. And as you can imagine, this is at a huge financial loss to me. Especially so because he contacted me literally weeks after I had received my Winter line. To make matters even worse, I’ve been working with Hong Kong since late 2009 and finally received fitted hats in February in which I spent several thousand dollars on; I will not be able to sell those off either.
It is hard to explain how frustrating this is for me, considering I’m a college kid who put my own hard earned cash into making Lowdtown, and the reason why I was able to do wallets and sweaters was from the culmination of my hard work and dedication for Lowdtown. With this event, I pretty much lost all the profit that I’ve been building up to make my future lines even greater.
So what I am asking for is your support. I’m having a clearance sale where I’m literally going to try to get rid of all remaining stock. Shirts will be $6, and the crewnecks will be $12. These prices are pretty much the price I bought them at, so it’s an unbelievably good deal for you guys. Please tell your friends and spread the word about it; I just really need to cut my losses and try to rebuild. If you're a blogger, I would truly appreciate a post!
On another note, please don’t harass the artist who contacted me, because the logos are in fact very similar. It’s an unbelievably unfortunate coincidence on my part, but I would’ve thought the same thing if I were him.
On a happier note, I can promise you with my utmost conviction that the rebirth of Lowdtown will be glorious. I’ve already been working on several projects that will definitely put Lowdtown on the map. I’m not one for braggadocio, but I have a secret project that I’ve been developing since November 2009 that I think will blow everyone’s socks off. I’ve never seen it done before, and I’m more than excited to see what everyone’s reactions will be.
Lowdtown, as you might’ve already guessed, will be going through a complete rebranding. I’ve shared the concepts for the new logo with a bunch of my designer friends, and I’ve gotten really positive responses so far. In addition, the website will get a complete overhaul. I’ve been really flexing my web design muscles lately, and if all goes to plan, the new website will be the slickest and sexiest yet.
I’ve also been receiving an amazing amount of support from my twitter followers, so I just want to thank all you guys! I’ll probably post up WIPs and sneak peeks when it gets closer to the relaunch, so if you’re interested you should follow me: @Lowdtown.
Right now, I’m shooting for Summer 2010 (probably late June or July), which is a really ambitious date, but hopefully I can pull it off. I’ll keep you guys posted! Thanks again for all the support!
-Ray (Lowdtown Friends & Freaks)
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Also *nudge nudge* I've been told that my product url's are pretty predictable, so you "might" find products that I'm not supposed to be selling if you plug in numbers... just sayin
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127 Comments
atomicchild said about 3 years ago
http://shop.lowdtown.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=11 http://shop.lowdtown.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=10 http://shop.lowdtown.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=04 http://shop.lowdtown.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=017
Kins said about 3 years ago
Evanimal said about 3 years ago
Kins said about 3 years ago
Elliothread said about 3 years ago
I'll see what I can do in terms of blogging etc.
So much respect for you right now.
Jake Ward said about 3 years ago
justLowd said about 3 years ago
Benzoe88 said about 3 years ago
VIHMIRU said about 3 years ago
all the best with your future endeavors... the secret project has me intrigued.
i'll be keeping an eye out.
Matt Borchert said about 3 years ago
Mr.Stan Geek said about 3 years ago
justLowd said about 3 years ago
yea, I'm going to be contacting a volunteer lawyer next week and hopefully talking with someone who specializes in copyrights. My new logo is definitely stronger, so I don't really mind changing it, it's just the fact that I can't sell my hats... I'll let you guys know how it goes.
VIHMIRU said about 3 years ago
will the artist not let you sell your existing stock? or at least come to an agreement in which he maybe gets a cut of profits?
justLowd said about 3 years ago
Yea, I've had this conversation so many times. I don't want to talk trash on a public forum, but I feel like he's being a little unreasonable. I don't think a month of me trying to get rid of my stuff is going to hurt his company in the long run, but he made it pretty clear that I can't or he'll sue. Suing someone costs several thousand dollars, so it sounds more like a threat to me, but obviously I don't have any money, so I don't want to take my chances.
Jake Ward said about 3 years ago
danielsontherun said about 3 years ago
oh and ray, im sending you an email right now. the printer had some issue with the wooden hair doll tee i bought from you for the band that i manage.
sorry about the logo mixup!
Remusecollective said about 3 years ago
HighFive said about 3 years ago
if it helps i'm making an order, and i don't have any money at all! but that right there is just bad luck and i support you 100% plus i always liked your line! (and i would kill for some hats too! *hint hint*)
Chaddoesdesign said about 3 years ago
runkie said about 3 years ago
Logo
radiomode said about 3 years ago
Spence said about 3 years ago
ChrisNeal said about 3 years ago
Are you under any repercussions for giving them away with orders or anything?
atomicchild said about 3 years ago
if this is true you have nothing to worry about sell your stuff....he would never win a case
Matt Borchert said about 3 years ago
Time Without the E said about 3 years ago
+1!
Wow its a mouth with teeth?
runkie said about 3 years ago
It's probably not the likelihood of winning...but the legal costs to win...the fight would probably more than the cost of hats IMO
Birdie31 said about 3 years ago
..really?
i came from nothing said about 3 years ago
how...is that in any way similar
VIHMIRU said about 3 years ago
yea, it's a mouth with teeth but check the guys website out. the brand is basically along the same lines as rays loudmouth can. this artist even uses the term loudmouth and already has t-shirts and caps printed with the logo.
from a legal point of view; for rays version to exist and be sold could potentially be confusing for customers of the artist.
EDIT: and if he has copyright/trademark on his brand, he will win any lawsuit for the reason above.
Matt Borchert said about 3 years ago
If he fights it and wins he can countersue for all legal costs and will win them because he did not initiate the lawsuit.
Setup85 said about 3 years ago
David Merritt said about 3 years ago
I really don't think he would sue, especially if he hasn't sent you a cease and desist letter.
fershozombie said about 3 years ago
anyways i ordered a shirt. hope it helps
Mr.Stan Geek said about 3 years ago
Unless he has a patent on a soda with a mouth the odds of him winning a case is far off and the look of the drawing is different.
VIHMIRU said about 3 years ago
from a legal point of view; for rays loudmouth can version to exist and be sold could potentially be confusing for customers of the artists loudmouth can versions which could lead to a loss of sales by customers going else where not realising what they are buying.
and if the artist has copyright/trademark on his brand for that logo/wording, he will win any lawsuit because of the reason above.
EDIT: and most of the people that will be in the courtroom will not be able to tell the difference between the two cans and just see a mouth on a can made by two different people. so because rays version isn't distinguishable enough as a totally separate entity he has no leverage.
runkie said about 3 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH46oIA6I2c
Just playin:)
VIHMIRU said about 3 years ago
just sayin :)
treycook said about 3 years ago
treycook said about 3 years ago