[lendaddy]

We are developing a niche product and are wondering about the patent process. The exposure on this product would be small and I have no fear of overseas "idea theft" as the volume/sales just aren't there. But...another small shop here in America might copy it.

So, given that a patent is only as good as your ability to defend it(and us being capital poor), is it worth it? Is there a cheap route to scare off 95% of would be copycats? Sort of a "House protected by ADT" sticker for intellectual property?