Comments on: Callaway Sues Titleist Over Pro V1 Patents

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:11:42 +0000

This case is a none issue because Titleist changed the Pro V1 so the scope is outside the 4 patients in question. I guess if you can't beat the ball in sales you try and sue the company. That is Callaway's way of doing business have they forgotten golf is a game of ethics and morals.

By: pat

pat — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:00:29 +0000

Callaway introduced the first $150 dollar driver and prices have climbed steeply ever since.

One of their most recent products, the Xi ball is ok off the tee, but putts like a rock. If Callaway has the patents why don't they make a ball as good as the Pro V1.

I suspect the callaway managers will either refuse a license or exact a dear price for one, extending the increase in price, too prevalent in Golf today

Golf has declined in the last couple of years--Time to is part of it but I suspect cost is a significant factor. $500 drivers, $100 plus greenfees--What next, a $10 golf ball?

By: Callaway and Titleist’s Legal Battle, Round 38 | The Sand Trap

Callaway and Titleist’s Legal Battle, Round 38 | The Sand Trap — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:54:53 +0000

[...] Callaway celebrated a minor victory in their long-running legal battle with Titleist over patents related to the manufacturing process used to create Pro V1 and Pro V1x [...]

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:56:20 +0000

Dave Matthews said on June 14, 2008:

Is there any update to this?

Yeah, the update is that both parties are still in court. Titleist has made allegations, Callaway has made more allegations, and so on. It's not even close to being "decided," and your golf pro couldn't be further from the truth. Callaway hasn't won anything, Titleist is as free as ever to sell their golf balls, and nothing at that level has changed one bit.

If you're truly interested in this case, follow along at golf-patents.com. For example, here and here.

By: Dave Matthews

Dave Matthews — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:22:45 +0000

Is there any update to this? The rumors on the street say that Callaway won and Titleist must stop selling the ProV1 and ProV1x by December 31st. I heard this from a golf pro which you would think would bring creditiblity, but he also said it was it was 16 infractions verse the 4 mentioned above. I have noticed that some of the small shop and courses have a limited supply of Titleist on the shelf. What is the real story?

By: charlie burke

charlie burke — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:38:55 +0000

does this mean that titleist have to stop making the pro v ?

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:13:51 +0000

I understand Callaway sued Orlimar and it was this action that put the company out to pasture. Now they have waited a long time to sue Acushnet. Again why did they wait this long other then they feel this is the way to do business. i should think not!!!

Looks like this is the way they pick up market share. I recently purchased two Callaway fairway woods but would have thought twice about doing this if I would have known they are now going to go after Acushnet or Titleist.

If this is the way they pick up market share them shame on them. Orlimar was a good company and I know that this wasn't the only thing that made Jessie Ortiz go out of business but come on now have some control. Competition is good for everyone including Callaway. On to Ping-give me a break forget getting a new set of Callaway Irons. Ping is a more likely choice.

By: ildefonso AGUILAR

ildefonso AGUILAR — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:03:03 +0000

can you let me know what has happened to the Bridgstone patent infringement lawsuit against Acushnet?