Too bad crafters and quilters cannot use this ploy. I know a lady who has a 'primitives' store. Some items are locally made, some USA and most from overseas. She explained to me that when a craftsman comes up with an original design or a new take on an item it is displayed for sales orders at a marketing event. Spies are there to search for new ideas and NEXT year the marketing show is presented with a knock-off of the original, mass-produced overseas, at greatly reduced price. Retailers will order the cheapest product. The originator is knocked out of competition. Think a "Not for Commercial Use" label would help?