>There is a cheap option that I use. It does indeed put people off >copying, I've used it so. As soon as possible, put your idea or >any documentation on a prototype in a registered envelope and >post it to yourself. Do not open it when you get it. In NZ this is >evidence that can be used to establish originality. Ha! Nice thing! I'll use to do that! ;o) >The second alternative is to register the design, which will take >NZ$200-$300 for the full service :oO >Neither of the two above offer the full protection of a patent (but let's >face it, even the so-called protection of a full patent means nothing >to a fly-by-night sweatshop). They are, however, substantially less >expensive and at least show you mean business Nice tip to third worlders... ---8<---Corte aqui---8<---- Alexandre Souza taito@terra.com.br http://planeta.terra.com.br/lazer/pinball/ ---8<---Corte aqui---8<---- -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu