Jump to content

is it possible to change an open hardware license to a patent?

Lii
By Lii
in Off Topic
 Share
Posted
3 hours ago, Xvaster said:

Hi, not sure where I should post this thread, Im sorry if it is the wrong section

However I have a doubt, can I put an object under an open hardware license, and after that, changing that open hardware license in a patent?

No, because if you did that someone could start using it, then be screwed when it was patented.  Were it possible, it would be abused to the max. 

Resident Mozilla Shill.   Typed on my Ortholinear JJ40 custom keyboard
               __     I am the ASCIIDino.
              / _)
     _.----._/ /      If you can see me you 
    /         /       must put me in your 
 __/ (  | (  |        signature for 24 hours.
/__.-'|_|--|_|
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
42 minutes ago, FezBoy said:

No, because if you did that someone could start using it, then be screwed when it was patented.  Were it possible, it would be abused to the max.

so, there arent any better free altenative than the open hw?

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Off Topic

×