Before you recommend SHS500 mics...
This clip is on the Shure website - news section.....
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SHURE LAWSUIT ASSERTS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Microphone and wireless systems manufacturer Shure Brothers Incorporated with corporate headquarters in Evanston Illinois has filed a civil lawsuit federal court to enforce the firms intellectual property rights. 27-page seven-count complaint was on March 91999 United States District for Northern of Illinois.
Shure alleges that the defendants have violated Federal and Illinois law by copying the unique physical appearance of Shure's premium line of BETA microphones, as well as the packaging and promotional materials associated with the BETA line. The seven counts forming the basis for the action include trade dress infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition, deceptive practices, and copyright infringement. Shure asks the court for both monetary and injunctive relief.
Commenting on the lawsuit, Shure President and CEO Sandy LaMantia stated: "Our trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights are important equities that we intend to aggressively protect, along with the Shure name and our reputation for producing products of the highest quality and performance. Shure will not stand by and see our intellectual property rights violated."
The defendants named in the lawsuit are: Pro DJ, Inc. of Saratoga, California; Taky Electronics Co., Ltd. of Taichung, Taiwan; SHS Musical Wholesale of Indianapolis, Indiana; and Music Go Round of Orland Park, Illinois.April 16, 1999
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Sounds like the mic is only a look-alike copy anyways, not the same specs....
Bruce