Re: Re: Re: intro
On Sun, 16 Nov 1997, KC5TJA wrote:
> The problem is, the whole concept of a "cpu" is patented under U.S. Law.
When dealing with the law, one should be extremely careful, since the
wording matters a lot. It is generally best if one consulted with a lawyer
before making judgments as to what the law is.
Short of that, the law is on the web, and the patent law is pretty
straightforward. A good starting point is www.uspto.gov, as well as
patent.womplex.ibm.com .
> I'm not sure when the patent was placed into effect; but the patent should
> be released shortly; patents only last 17 years, then the idea is placed
> in the public domain... :)
Under U.S. Law, I've been told, neither a "concept" , nor an "idea" is
patentable. What is patentable is a pretty well described in the law
itself and it takes less than half an hour to familiarize oneself with
that.
I truly hope that this forum will non become a substitute for
soc.culture.us.law.intellectual-property. though :-)
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