pic: Floating Zip Tie Chain Tensioner

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Tristan Lall

So by copyrighting a drawing, you prevent someone from redistributing facsimilies of the drawing, but are not protected against someone reading it and implementing the object depicted.

Or, for that matter, someone re-drawing the drawing and distributing that.

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

What if I just sell it to Andy Mark??

I know you're in discussions, so I won't comment specifically on that.

One option is to simply give them the idea for free (or some minor consideration, like a 20% discount on your next order). But, that depends on whether they 'want' something like that, or think it will sell. They have some small risk in the cost of manufacturing and inventory, but the risk is small only because the cost is low.

Another alternative is to ask AndyMark to market the product, and you simply supply it. They have little upfront expenses, aside from a web page on their site. You have a small expense, making several samples and a small stock for them to hold on to for orders. And you can make a few dollars for the team, or for yourself.

Just beware that if a LOT of teams want these, you may need to buy materials and make hundreds or even thousands* of them in just a few days - during build season. Getting a whole team to help - who gets the money? - might ease this worry.

I'm not meaning to suggest that AndyMark will do this, I'm just using their name as an example.

*We can only hope!

Don