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Re: pic: Homemade Orbit Ball! (White Paper Coming Soon)

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Originally Posted by Marc P. View Post
As a quick word to the wise, it may be worth checking with the manufacturer to ensure there aren't any patent/copyright issues with reproducing the Orbit balls. I'd imagine most toy companies would patent any sort of unique designs of their products, to prevent mass (re)production by competitors.

Even if they are a discontinued item, they may still be protected legally. Better to find out beforehand, than find out the hard way later.
As long as they don't sell them they should be fine, maybe not legally but I doubt Blip toys is going to invest the time to prosecute anyone who makes these. I'm not saying it's right though.
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