Calling BS on all of this.
A: By your definition every circular saw, bandsaw, wrench, air conditioner, automobile, etc, etc. is a clone, this is not the case. In fact that entire premise is utter BS.
B: Denim jeans have been around since the 16th century in Europe. Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented rivet reinforcing of clothing. It was actually Davis' idea and Strauss' money. Prior to the riveting of the pockets for durability "jeans" and other clothing made from denim were the garments of peasants and poorer farmers for centuries before Levi clothing was patented. Pick another analogy.
At the end of the day with vape gear supporting the theft of someone's work is a morale issue because very little of this is patented. By the way, patents expire at 17 or 19 years depending on the type of patent, and can in some cases expire sooner.
This is very much the case of the person who thinks the way sneakers look is important and not wanting to pay 200$ plus for some silly pair of shoes going to buy a 30$ pair of knockoffs.
I too buy some storebrand items. Mimicking the taste of a recipe through reverse engineering the flavor profile is a bit different than stealing a design. I also buy Walmart Ibuprophen for $6 per 200 capsules as opposed to name brand for 12$ for 50. Again this is a bit different as the patent on the formula has expired. These storebrands are also not copying logos or product names.
I personally do not care, buy what you want to afford and be happy, stay off the smokes, yada, yada. But don't cloud the decisions or justifications in flimsy false arguments made to make your self or someone else feel better about supporting the wholesale theft of someone else's work.
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