Which 6x6 to get?

[Mastersonian]

Can the pillowed 6x6x6 be called a knockoff?

I'm thinking it partially is stealing if it had the same mechanism as the V6. But with some differences in it, would it be legal? Does patents and stuff include what is inside, and not just the outer appearance? Is there anyone that can confirm this?

I think I can answer this. The patent covers all cubes 2x2-6x6 and all pillowed cubes 6x6-11x11, so it is a knock-off because it infringes the patent.

Regardless of what the mechanism is? Even if it can be completely different like the Rubik's 4x4x4 is to the Eastsheen 4x4x4? (I'm thinking that it's still legal.)

Btw, I came across a video of izovire reviewing the 6x6x6 made in china, and the pillowed 6x6x6. Of course, he still recommends the V-cubes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cGI8h7kVX0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLzP49H9i4o

I meant the 2x2-11x11 that uses v-cube mechanism

 

[Toire-Dakku]

I meant the 2x2-11x11 that uses v-cube mechanism

Oh, so it depends on the patent. Ok I get it thanks. I was actually asking for puzzle patents in general, but that makes it clear now.

Btw, I don't think V-cubes are losing buyers significantly.
Though I'm not saying that the chinese companies should be let off easily now. Diansheng

Quality-wise, I think everyone's still going for the genuine v-cubes. Not just based on which turns faster. As izovire said about the china-made cubes, "One drop, and it's gone."

 

[masterofthebass]

Well, this is the only pillowed 6x6 on the market. If people want a pillowed 6x6, and this is the only one available, and it is relatively cheap, then what are they supposed to do.

Wait for x number of years until verdes brings it out?
Seriously, if he wants us to buy products, he should set confirmed release dates, rather than everyone guessing when they may come out.

Or just buy the cube?

Your logic is undeniable.

then why do patent laws exist?

 

[dunpeal2064]

I have one of the pillowed 6x6's on the way, and when I heard him say, "One drop and its gone", I realized i can't let anyone touch this thing.... EVERYONE drops my cubes for some reason.

So I'm gonna have to get a V-Cube anyway so that others can handle it without me panicking. All the cubers I know in my area I taught, so any puzzle they see me with the want to learn... which is good! I want them to be interested. But when this cube comes in I'm gonna have to keep it safe from destruction!

 

[daniel0731ex]

i wonder if it could stand tony fisher's torture?