Have you been asked by a VC if your solution can be copied? (I will not promote)

I’m building my product, and in the past two weeks, three people have asked if my solution can be copied. Of course, it can be copied! **Everything can be copied;** any technology moat is only temporary. Not only that, it can also be copied and improved. Ehm... DeepSeek. **How should I answer this question politely and professionally?** Because if I’m asked again, my reply might be: “Yes, it can be copied. **Once** a competitor is ready to release a copy of my solution, I’ll already be ten steps ahead, because I’m the innovative one. Honestly, I want to be copied - it means I’m leading this race.” Anyway, what do you think of this questions? How would you answer it?