FLIR sued HomeSafe. Read the lawsuit.

[Joe Farsetta]

I would like to see a class-action lawsuit brought by FLIR, FLUKE, INTERNACHI, ASHI, and NAHI against Homesafe.

Sometimes, the best way to get folks together and talking, is to unite them against a common enemy.

[Nick Gromicko]

Maybe the mini minneapolis association and HomeSafe should merge... keep all the dog crap in one pile.

[Donald B. Hatfield]

Originally Posted by kweiss

I asked the same question directly when this issue first hit the boards. The initial response I received from INACHI was they did not see this as a threat to members. I believe the quote was something along the lines of "tell me who has been harmed." That a proactive approach, such as you describe was not warranted. I disagree, but at that point decided not to count on INACHI for any help in this issue.

If something has changed with that opinion/position, I would be very interested to hear what it is, although a more private communication method than a public forum would be more appropriate.

I just recieved a certified letter from HomeSafe today, The letter is dated 2/1/2011. They demand $1,000.00 for "Pre-filing settlement fee for past unlicensed usage of infrared in building inspections." I have 10 pages from them on how I am violating their patents. They clam to have the "exclusive rights to utilize the procedures and equipment" that they have been "developing for more than a decade." So by using the word "infrared" in my website is a "violation under United States Code 35, Section 271" so they say. This came from TANNEHILL & CARMEAN, PLLC/ attorneys and counselors at law.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this matter?
DBH Home & Property Inspections LLC.
Donald B. Hatfield
http://www.dbhinspect.com/Thermal-Imaging.html

[Charley L. Bottger]

I would send them a registered letter and on the front would be stamped KMSA representing Kiss My Sweet A**

[Dennis R. Goudreau]

Cal Joe Ferry he is responding on my behalf

[Darin Redding]

Guess now might be the best time to consider a move into IR (notice I didn't use the "I" word for fear of being sued).

Does this lawsuit have any teeth? How many HI's here have been served with a notice from HomeSafe? It seems the simple use of IR is not prohibited, providing their patented techniques, protocol, etc. are not used during your home inspection. Most of which seem to revolve around identifying termite infestations.

[John McKenna]

Some patents never catch on.....