Good reading..... In any case like everyone else said a patent usually isn't worth the paper its printed on. You only have to change a design 30%, add another feature, or use to void you patent. Then take into account the cost of trying to enforce a patent. Design you project where its good enough to impress someone with money. Consult a lawyer and have them draw up a non compete clause for everyone to sign. Then pray someone dumb enough to give you money.Case against patents. Good reading.
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Yah thats true, and they want it detailed! You can bring up anyone patents or trademarks online easy enough.Another interesting aspect with creating a patent, is that by doing so your invention will be public information. Open for everyone to read about.