viejo Report post Posted October 22, 2008 How can I protect the design I've come up with for a concealed weapons holster that doesn't appear like one and could be worn on the belt by civilians (with the proper permits)? Is it even possible to protect the design that way? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echo4V Report post Posted October 22, 2008 You could apply for a patent. It won't completely protect you but it will keep about 95% of people from copying your design without permission. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted October 22, 2008 While it is possible to get a utility patent for a holster design, it's just not practical or affordable to the average joe.Patent attorney's are not cheap and then the patent search to find if your holster is truly unique.Then let's assume for the anology that you have made it through the process and recieve your patent.You put it on the web for the first time and someone from somewhere will start producing it.Now remember there are no patent police, you are responsible for protecting your own patent.Now to stop this person , you have to first locate him, then get an attorney ( a Federal attorney with patent experience) and sue him on his home turf not yours. All very expensive for the individual businessman.Major corporations have whole depts. and attorneys to do nothing but this kind of stuff. My suggestion would be to build it, market it, sell it and enjoy the profits.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
