Pantents are not cheap and have a long waiting period. Another thing to consid- about a patent is lets say you designed a new type of screwdriver. If you have used that somewhere like the workplace you will be denied the patent. So you will need to make your decision about getting a patent in advance of any type of public use.
John Balgenorth On Aug 19, 2015, at 10:07 AM, Peter TB Brett <peter.br...@livecode.com> wrote: > On 2015-08-19 18:49, Richmond wrote: > >> However, before I roll along to the local plastic moulding factory I >> want to try to ensure that the owner of the factory doesn't >> merrily steal my product or start selling copies out the back door. > > You may need to investigate design patents as well, if you're intent on > "intellectual property" protection. > > Peter > > -- > Dr Peter Brett <peter.br...@livecode.com> > LiveCode Engine Development Team > > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription > preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
