Order of the Butterfly
Posts: 488 from 2008/8/10
@Andreas_Wolf
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While you can't sue anyone using expired patents you can very well use them to defend yourself by claiming prior art in case being sued.
Yes, and that's where another question get raised.
While everyone seemed to marvel at the prototypes etc. that Carl Sassenrath brought to AmiWest, I was drawn instantly to one line he posted.
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I should mention that the main reason I was keeping most of this was for prior-art computer HW/SW patent proofs
SourceCarl had often spoke on record that he made a nice living working with prior art cases. It seemed odd for him to let material go unless there was nothing further to be gained financially by holding on to it.
What do you think? Does this speak to whether the patents are still of great importance, or am I taking something out of context here?
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