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12/04/09
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You don't have to like the fact that non-practicing entities (i.e., "trolls") sue others based on patents they don't use. You don't have to like the fact that software is (presently) patentable. There are lots of grounds on which to prop a sensible argument against a patent. But the above isn't one of them.
Just because something is commonplace today doesn't mean it wasn't novel at some time. And under the current law, if something covered by a valid patent--i.e., an application somebody had the foresight to file BEFORE the thing became commonplace-- happens to become commonplace during the patent's (limited) term, the patentee is entitled to enforce his/her patent.
12/04/09
However, they're gamble may come from the accounting department to justify keeping $25M in the bank for 3 years, and pay the penalties later, if it is prohibitive and cost-beneficial to do so. Why pay now when you can pay later?
I do not not feel bad about it, nor I do feel good about it. But I wouldn't mind understanding the determinations that were made to either avoid, dismiss or take a position of naivety.
12/04/09
01:44 AM
But what about the system you are describing? One of the primary reasons for patenting a product, service or process is to secure time and funding to create prototypes, is it not?
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"An elongated utensil featuring 2 or more tines, affixed by a handle, for the purpose of mechanically manipulating edible goods, and transporting edible goods to the mouth, by use of the hand and arm, and/or in conjunction with a knife, for the purpose of eating blah blah blah blah"
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if you ask St Claire, it falls in the catagory of patent infringement.
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(apparently there seems to be a correlation between butt farts and patent lawsuits)
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Yep, I patented the internet and suing all of you, even animals.
12/04/09
Too late. I patented it already.
I also patented the idea of patenting it, so you violated my patent.
My attorney will be in touch....
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Your move.
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I patented every atom and particle in the entire multi-verse.
I patented the firing of neurons in a brain that causes thought.
In fact....I patented (fill in blank) to infinity!
I'm taking my ball and going home.....
You guys are no fun anymore....
12/04/09
11/19/09
Anyone who has been to china knows it is downright HARD to find legit movies and games, even the authorities shop in all the stores that sell nothing BUT bootleg properties.
Hilarious.
11/19/09
On my vacation to China last year, I went to check out some software just for the fun of it. I ended up buying Windows Vista Ultimate, just for the heck of it, for...$0.50 Canadian. Oh course when I got back and tried the install it, the CD Key doesn't work. Figures.
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Your stupid on me laughable the 哈哈! China to steal Microsoft's fonts, stealing your IP hohoho you want to do? Do you dare to complain? Let's does not matter hey, silly foreign
11/20/09
#speakup
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