[nikitaga]

Then the copycats can bypass your tweak patent by not implementing your tweak.

In theory. But having a patent lets you sue your competitors in a very expensive way for them, even if they win by invalidating your patent as straightforwardly as the legal system allows.

Funny how that works. I guess when the OP said you need a lawyer, it was more of a threat than friendly advice.

[jimmydddd]

Agreed.