Copyright Aid

No need to apologise; thanks for yet another helpful response, AndyJ.

I think they may well be aware of all the various kinds of design rights, etc., because they are a 'proper' designer and their item has been available in posh, well-known places. They (or their lawyers) will know a lot more than ...

Thanks again, AndyJ, for the helpful reply.

OK, so there's no guarantee of being sued, but if I decide that I would concede to any challenge made, would there any possibility of any situation arising in which I would have to pay any costs? What I am trying to say is that would there always be a ...

Hi AndyJ.

In short, what do I need to do (or not do) to make 100% sure that there is no way I could be sued by anyone or be in any position where I could incur any expenses such as legal fees, etc.? I CANNOT afford to have to pay anything to anyone at the moment and would rather give up the whole ...

OK, thanks again for a very helpful response. All the advice received has been greatly appreciated!

Hi CopyrightAid.

Thanks!

Not a problem; I fully understand.

Thanks again, AndyJ.

I think I now understand the "must be original" issue better with regards to patents.

I'll understand if this is not the correct place to ask my next question, but I'll go ahead and ask just in case you may have come across relevant knowledge whilst working within your area of ...

Hi.

I have recently registered at your forums and started a thread on Aug 27th. I have only made three posts thus far, therefore, when I attempted to send a PM, I got the following message.

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Hi AndyJ.

When you say that we can discount copyright or patents, do you mean that I would not be breaching these or do you mean that I wouldn't need to copyright or patent my design? Or both?

I have taken another look at the similar item on the web and the designer seems to be British; don't know ...

Hi AndyJ.

WOW, what a reply! Very much appreciated!

I'm sure I will have further questions after I have digested all the information provided.

Thanks.

Hi Everyone.

I am uncertain about the possibility of selling the design of an item with regards to copyright, patent, etc.

The following is just an example and not the actual design I have in mind, however, instead of keep having to say "for example", I will just type it here as if it is the ...