No, that's a strawman argument.

Let me get my thoughts together, and make another post.

 

No, that's a strawman argument.

Let me get my thoughts together, and make another post.

Are you perchance referring to the Wizard of Oz? Sadly, Judy Garland died 50+ years ago.

 

If you don't know what a strawman argument is, then there is no point on me going any further, a lesson I learned many years ago on a different forum.

 

Now, I know. You must live in Bezerkeley.

Have a nice night. I look forward to your contribution on this matter, when you feel your are in control of your wits,

 

Ah...so you wish to exercise the invention -- because it is of some value to you -- but you don't wish to compensate the inventor for that value.

Got it.

How would you go about compensating the inventor? Usually there is no mechanism in place for that. This is why I routinely see in published articles the statement that folks are free to copy the design for their personal use but not to produce the item for sale. AND, do you pay the performer for music that you hear on the radio??
When somebody copies my design I am pleased that they considered it good enough to copy. If they claim they invented it that is different, and if they go to sell it then there is an issue.

 

How would you go about compensating the inventor?

A phone call usually goes a long way. I've done it often.

This is why I routinely see in published articles the statement that folks are free to copy the design for their personal use but not to produce the item for sale.

This is the right and privilege of the property owner. I could invite you to my house for drinks. Doesn't mean you can break in to my house any time you wish and raid my wet bar.

When somebody copies my design I am pleased that they considered it good enough to copy.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But not everyone feels the same way. Consider this: would you have been able to practice the invention had it never been invented?

If they claim they invented it that is different, and if they go to sell it then there is an issue.

What if they just build it for fun and give it away? No profit.

Yet, the inventor loses.