Hi folks,

A century ago, when finally deciding to try my own hand at patenting one or 2 things, A world-class Patents Attorney who owed me big-time, advised me simply: NEVER patent anything - apply for a patent and have a plan to modify over a long period - the best protection is stay in the limbo of "patent applied for".

An overlooked thing is ..... "Registered Design."

FWIW................
Himagain