Ask HN: Can a metrology tool be patented? (ISO | USA)
I have ideas for specific designs including placard information and stylistic effects (think Voyager LP) and wonder if I can (and should) be patent protected.
How much are you willing to pay a lawyer to sue someone if there's infringement?
If it's less than the cost of a car, you probably shouldn't worry about it.
Secondarily, how much are you willing to spend to monitor Amazon sales and get them to shut down infringing uses?
See also https://ocpatentlawyer.com/design-patent-cost/ .
When I read "Voyager LP" I think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyager_Golden_Record , available as a three-disc LP vinyl record box set.