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Re: check this out! (the things ya do at work eh? :P)
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lugnet.loc.au
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Fri, 6 Apr 2001 04:43:36 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Dave Low writes:
> On the other hand, they make new molds all the time (often for the most
> unlikely parts that can only have a very limited range of uses). They would
> certainly save on R&D for a re-release.
While that's true, TLC would not be able to "re patent" the design (patents
are only good for 25 years iirc). They can patent new pieces, and this stops
evil clone brands copying the current sets (and explains why evil clone
brand sets tend to be brick rich).
Interesting to consider what will happen when the minifig reaches 25
years... maybe thats the *real* reason for creator/Jack Stone figs have made
an appearance now.
Scary huh?
Cheers
Richie Dulin
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| As far as I was aware, you cannot patent a design, you can only patent a process. The designs have a copyright, instead. So the brick's design is copyrighted, the method of making the brick is patented. What do other people know about patents? (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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| (...) On the other hand, they make new molds all the time (often for the most unlikely parts that can only have a very limited range of uses). They would certainly save on R&D for a re-release. I'm not sure about the volumes. Some toys like teddy (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.au)
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