To: Hodar
The Patent Office studies your patent, and if it is original, or a non-obvious extension to an existing patent In theory, that is. In practice, patents have been issued for stuff like "selling products over the Internet".
17 posted on
01/10/2005 4:02:58 PM PST by
ThinkDifferent
(These pretzels are making me thirsty)
To: ThinkDifferent
My favorite Patent Abuse story is the lawsuit against EBay for the "Buy It Now" button
19 posted on
01/10/2005 4:07:35 PM PST by
Hodar
(With Rights, comes Responsibilities. Don't assume one, without assuming the other.)
To: ThinkDifferent
In theory, only worthy applications are granted patents. In theory, copyrights expire. In theory, Democrats are prolife.
21 posted on
01/10/2005 4:08:53 PM PST by
newzjunkey
(Demand Mexico Turnover Fugitive Murderers: http://www.escapingjustice.com)
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