Steve, I think part of the answer is that we hope __copiers__ of boats have a higher ethical standard than those in "other" industries. [tongue formly in cheek] -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Brown" <steve_at_brown-web.net> > This is a real question as I find the dialog about boat copying somewhat > baffling: > Ideas which not patented or patentable for one reason or another are simply > not protected in any way. > Why is the kayak industry any different, or why should it be different? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Aug 11 2004 - 12:04:12 PDT
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