> He didn't actually copy the schematic. He just built devices according to it,
> added his own mechanics, and sold it without giving the sources to the
> mechanics to that people. That's not illegal even is US then as you say.
>
> CL<
DJ Delorie wrote:
That's not illegal even is US then as you say.
Right, unless you patented it.
And then, the schematic would still only be copyright protected for its exact
look, not a functional copy. Patent would protect only the novel concepts
implemented by the schematic.
John G
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