Seems to be a pretty sticky subject. That I am aware of it hasn't been a problem for me. For people that it has been a problem or people who use art as their only means of putting food on the table, then I often see water marks. Would a water mark stop someone from building a car that looked exactly like the drawing? Be tough to prove. As far as designing a product or something marketable, I think it is obvious to have it registered if you don't want it taken. Unfortunately, dishonestly and humans are found together too often. Nothing will stop someone from doing it but if you've already claimed the rights legally, you have the law on your side.
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