dawnlutter
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey
I am a resident of NJ. I designed my dream engagement ring at an early age (12). When I got engaged at age 23, my then fiancee brought my design to a jeweler to have it made. When he was given a quote, he declined to have it made as it was too expensive. Ten years later, I have discovered my EXACT engagement ring is being mass produced and sold as an "original" with a different jeweler. Do I have any right to my original design? Can I tell this jeweler to stop selling my unique ring? With the rings already sold, can I claim a royalty? I can prove the design is mine as I still have my artwork from 20 years ago.
I am a resident of NJ. I designed my dream engagement ring at an early age (12). When I got engaged at age 23, my then fiancee brought my design to a jeweler to have it made. When he was given a quote, he declined to have it made as it was too expensive. Ten years later, I have discovered my EXACT engagement ring is being mass produced and sold as an "original" with a different jeweler. Do I have any right to my original design? Can I tell this jeweler to stop selling my unique ring? With the rings already sold, can I claim a royalty? I can prove the design is mine as I still have my artwork from 20 years ago.