I am glad to finally see this addressed. Maybe this community help prevent this stuff and correct it…
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@Alphamail I always wondered about this, thanks for letting all of us know about the issue.
If both companies filed articles of organization in the same state there’s a process to mitigate infringement on market space with the same branding through the state. Call CA’s Secretary of State office and explain. If both companies honestly presented themselves in the incorporation phase the state should have noted the similar name and market and denied the latter applicant. You might not even need a trademark battle; the state can handle it without lawyers.
check out: https://llcbizfile.sos.ca.gov for information on CA state filings.
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I just toned down the original post a bit and want everyone to know that we are in talks to correct or at least minimize any confusion this situation is causing.
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Cooperation is always better than drama, I hope you guys can iron it out. I noticed a bunch of posts flying around Facebook about it and I believe awareness is important…
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Any of the links handy?
When forming our company the lawyers brought up the similarities with HYPERION SYSTEMS (software) different industries Hyper Ion systems llc (esk8 supplies)
And I’m with most of you. I thought they where With you guys. I knew the guy from shred lights had something to do with it. How interesting
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I’m not sure if you would be interested in this but maybe you could form some sort of partnership. You guys (RipeTide sports) sell bushing to Ride RipeTide and have them disclaim on their website that you are not in fact the same company but one that is working together. That way they can improve their board and you get promotion and will not be seen as the same company.
Just a thought
I think this is a terrible idea, sorry pat, not sorry.
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Ok, not partnerships but supplier I guess is more what I meant
& then the confusion would rain supreme… 
The rip off merchants could use the real RipTides name, logo… every thing. What is in it for them? It would be like RipTide were endorsing the brand and the product.
What happens then if a few more rip off boards go up in flames? 
RipTide have what? 20 years of industry activity, sponsorship, support, brand building, American made… all at risk.
The rip off merchants are basically just distributors for knock off Chinese shit that RipTide is not interested in being associated with.
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I gotta admit that this confused me a lot too. I wondered why they would use the name rip tide when its been used so many times before.
its pretty far from original.
but having said that, the guys from shredlights are great and original guys, who were probably looking for an affordable e-sk8 to get their product out. I don’t believe they were trying to rip anyone off or fool anyone.
I got to admit I never heard of “rip tide sports” before reading on this forum and I knew of at least 2 other businesses using the Rip Tide term. its a pretty common term with regards to surfing so I guess that why a lot of people use it.
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Culturally inappropriate much? 
not sure I should 
or 
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