Inventors allege family behind some 'As Seen On TV' products profit from knocking off creations

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A group of inventors are alleging the family behind some 'As Seen On TV' products are profiting from knocking off their creations.

For decades, late-night television has been filled with commercials and infomercials touting miraculous products that proudly bear the stamp,"As Seen On TV."

Inventor Juliette Fassett recounted her journey with her creation,"Flippy," a three-dimensional soft tablet stand designed for various devices. Fassett poured her own funds and efforts into developing"Flippy," which eventually secured a patent and gained substantial popularity. In November 2018, a half million dollars worth of Fassett's products were sold on QVC in just 13 minutes.

"I can't stand bullies. And these bullies just happen to have millions and millions and millions of dollars of what should be my money," Fassett said. "Unbeknownst to me, I actually shipped one of my first editions of Bunch O Balloons to a Telebrands representative. And they immediately turned around, sent it to their factories in China and said, 'Give us a million of these in blue," Malone said.

 

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