In the last 2 years there has been a significant interest in the Land Rover 110 Perentie vehicles as the AFM auctions have kicked off, and from that is naturally an influx of new people to REMLR as well as an increased demand for all manner of parts relating to these vehicles from Canopies down to label stickers. Late yesterday the REMLR committee received a statement from Jaguar Land Rover with relation to the reproduction of items. The statement is included below in it's entirety as the Committee decided that it was in the interest of all enthusiasts to understand the committee's position on this.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia Statement
It has come to the attention of Jaguar Land Rover Australia that there has been some discussion on REMLR forums about the reproduction of Australian Army Land Rover components by parties not licensed, authorised or otherwise associated with Jaguar Land Rover Australia.
However Jaguar Land Rover Australia is still supporting the Australian Army Land Rover Fleet of Vehicles and will continue to do so for several years yet. Jaguar Land Rover Australia is still sourcing and re-sourcing components both globally and locally in support of this fleet on an "as needs" basis.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia franchised outlets have access to all components in stock. If an item is not on the shelf, it may be simply out of stock and therefore subject to Back Order. Alternatively the component may require sourcing. In either case there may be minimum order quantity requirements on Jaguar Land Rover Australia, which may be passed on to consumers in the case of unique items. Jaguar Land Rover Australia and its franchised outlets are happy to speak to members of the passionate and dedicated Land Rover enthusiast community to come to a solution with respect to their Australian Army Land Rover component needs.
It is also important to note that the intellectual property rights in these components, other than proprietary items, is owned by Jaguar Land Rover UK. These intellectual property rights may include patent rights, trade marks and design rights.
Additionally, the representation and sale of copied components as "original" or "genuine" will constitute misleading or deceptive conduct and a false representation. Such conduct will be in breach of various provisions of the Australian Consumer Law.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia reserves its right to take legal action to protect its rights in respect of these components.
JRA is certainly not trying to make out life difficult, and in fact provide information to enthusiasts where they can. However most of the fleet is still in service and under contract, and it is understandable that they want to protect their intellectual property.
REMLR Committee Position and Response
The REMLR Committee supports the Right of Land Rover to protect it's Intellectual Property, however the Committee and the REMLR community on the whole certainly do not want to be the subject of legal action. As such REMLR Inc will not allow facilitation of, nor support, any activity on the REMLR Websites and Forums that will breech any laws in relation to these matters.
We understand that we can not control such things outside of REMLR, but discussion on such matters whether it be the sale of these items or production of them etc will not be allowed on these forums and will summarily be deleted by the administrators.
I will leave this thread open for discussion of this matter, but if there are any problems, aggression or poor behavior, I will simply remove the posts and leave this first message.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia Statement
Jaguar Land Rover Australia franchised outlets have access to all components in stock. If an item is not on the shelf, it may be simply out of stock and therefore subject to Back Order.
Jaguar Land Rover Australia and its franchised outlets are happy to speak to members of the passionate and dedicated Land Rover enthusiast community to come to a solution with respect to their Australian Army Land Rover component needs.
This is a lovely sentiment, but I wonder if it has been passed on to the "Franchised Outlets"?
On no less than five (5!) separate occaisions I have made parts inquiries to two separate Land Rover Dealerships regarding parts for my 6x6. On each attempt, when I am asked to provide a VIN or model, they FLATLY refuse to assist saying that they cannot supply parts for the Military vehicles, despite a VIN not being required to ID the part as I am requesting a specific part and provide the LR part number. At no time was I told that the part is out of stock or required to sourced in as I never even get the chance to quote the part number. I am shut out as soon as I reveal it is for a Perentie.
My parts purchasing has by necessity been through aftermarket or second hand, or "favours". A few items I simply have not been able to obtain.
But it's nice to know they are happy to talk to us, hey? :D