[Jewelry making - Article 00249] - Re: [Orchid] What to do about competition spying?

[Susan Seward]

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What to do about competition spying

    Considering this issue, like the issues of copyright or trademark
    means that you are prepared to deal with it legally - you are
    prepared to spend money on lawyers and courts. I was guided by a
    business student to do the following in preparation, if I am
    concerned about copyright or trademark: 

    Take photos of your original designs. Mail each photo separately to
    yourself using registered mail. Do not open the letter when you
    receive it. If you have to go to court, you have the dated,
    registered envelope with the photo of your work inside. It is only
    opened by the judge. 

    You will need to register your complaint of competition immediately
    upon learning of it because of the value of dates involved. If your
    competitor cannot produce similar photographs that were registered
    earlier, then your chances of success increase. 

    Again, it's an investment of time, money, and your life if you go to
    court. But taking the photos and mailing them to yourself doesn't
    mean you've made this decision - you're making it possible to make
    this decision if the issue arises. 

    This is my first Ganoksin entry. I LOVE this forum and find that I
    learn so much. I am a communication consultant and I am studying
    jewelry design. Thank you to everyone who contributes so freely and
    to the person who created Orchid of Ganoksin. 

Sue
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