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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

It's not that expensive in the US. A few hundred is typical, and you don't need a lawyer (though spending the money on one up front will save you from spending more when you screw it up the first few times).

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    It's not that expensive in the US. A few hundred

    Ok, that's less than what I would have expected, but still more than what most people want to invest into something that's basically a joke.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Feasible for a non-profit however

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Don't you need working prototype to get a patent? Otherwise musk or bezos or another for-profit asshole could patent every known scifi gimmick, wait until someone actually invents it and then send him a bill...?

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