NEWS  Curiosities  November 25, 2023  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Hold onto your smartphone, folks, because the tech accessory world is in turmoil. Zack Nelson, the guy who pokes, prods, and bends phones for a living on his JerryRigEverything YouTube channel, has taken a break from torturing gadgets to accuse phone case powerhouse Casetify of a heinous crime: copycat creativity.

In a plot twist that rivals Mission Impossible 25, Nelson alleges that Casetify's designs are not just lookalikes but almost 1:1 copies of his Teardown series, created in cahoots with dbrand. Now, this isn't your average phone case drama; Nelson's cases are apparently laced with more hidden jokes and Easter eggs (I love this guy! 😅) than a scavenger hunt at Willy Wonka's factory.

Picture this: dbrand's logo, cheeky references, and digital graffiti scattered throughout. It's like finding a needle in a haystack, except the needle is a copyright infringement claim, and the haystack is Casetify's case catalog.

As Nelson and dbrand unleash their legal hounds, Casetify's "Inside Out" series mysteriously pulls a Houdini act from the website. Smoke and mirrors, or just a well-timed vanishing act? Nelson insists it's not a coincidence, and the legal papers flying around suggest this is a copyright rodeo we didn't see coming.

But wait, here comes the comedy! Casetify responds with a statement that reads like a joke with a twist of mystery. Proclaiming themselves the "bastion of originality" they acknowledge the copyright investigation and swiftly hit the delete button on the accused designs. Then, in a move straight out of a digital detective novel, they hint at a potential connection between copyright allegations and a DDOS attack. A plot twist so wild it makes you wonder if someone's been binge-watching too much cyber-thriller TV.

Amidst the chaos, Casetify throws in a comforting line about customer data being safe, as if a DDOS attack is more interested in a spa day than crashing websites. The statement concludes with a perplexing "thanks for your patience and support during this challenging time." Are they fixing phone cases or leading a meditation retreat?

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JerryRigEverything promises a front-row seat to this tech accessory telenovela, and we can't help but grab the popcorn. So, buckle up, subscribe to the drama, and let the legal circus begin. Because in the wild world of phone cases, it's not just about protecting your device; it's about protecting your creative street cred.

 IMAGES AND VIDEO BY JERRYRIGEVERYTHING /YOUTUBE