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Don't have any original thoughts, Kraterz!
A possible scenario: Kraterz has an original thought for a great unique product which will the "it" which everyone will give him/her/it gobs of cash. He/she/it says "This is sweet!!! But I don't want anyone getting the same idea so I'll "patent" it!"

Months pass and Joe Nobody comes along and starts selling the same product as Kraterz but at 1/10th the cost.

Kraterz says "Oh darn. I guess my cash cow has gone to my competitor. I wish I hadn't made a point saying anyone can sue anyone else over a patent violation was a terrible thing!"
Posted by: zappattazz@...   Posted on: 01/24/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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The whole patent system is messed up.  kraterz | 01/18/06
The problem can be summed up easily  James T. Kirk | 01/19/06
Qualcomm,  petteyg359 | 01/23/06
Don't have any original thoughts, Kraterz!  zappattazz@... | 01/24/06
One rule for who?  Graham H | 01/19/06
well put  RogerMcCook | 01/23/06
One rule for who (complete)  Graham H | 01/19/06
They should reach a settlement  Leria | 01/23/06
Patent Office  sorns | 01/23/06
Most things in the US are overpriced  Leria | 01/23/06
Blame it on the Stock Market  Narg | 01/23/06
only problem  Techanalyst | 01/24/06
So Keep your Patents  capship | 01/23/06
Watch out for the drone  RogerMcCook | 01/23/06
Blackberry cut-off.....  davidlewis7 | 01/23/06
You hit the nail on the head  Leria | 01/23/06
They don't want to own it.  ajmeyercan | 01/23/06
extortion by tort  jeasterl | 01/23/06
NTP and Balckberry  ben.meltzer | 01/23/06

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