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Originally posted by competentone
With the additional information, that is exactly what I'm thinking.
If he has any sort of patent or trademark protection on the item, he may have certain rights to prevent you from manufacturing/selling the item. If not, you should probably (depending on any previous terms/contracts you've had with him) be able to manufacture it on your own and tell him to "take a flying leap" -- but you'll need the attorney to review this and help you determine who owns what.
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Patent may be tough. I assume we are talking about a guitar pick up built using "standard" practices but with a higher degree of precision using at least one component with a measurable characteristic that let's it achieve a specific signal or gives it a uniqly identifiable acoustic signature.
I could see a Trademark being issued for something like that.
Let's hope your friend has not already done so.
I suggest you do, immediately. Start with a poor mans patent (write it up, stick in an envelope, mail to yourself certified, do not open envelope) today and get a lawyer going on a real filing.