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I think there exist fields of invention where it's reasonable for inventors to know what's in the patent database and thus avoid unintentional infringement. Obv
by brlewis 10y ago
I think there exist fields of invention where it's reasonable for inventors to know what's in the patent database and thus avoid unintentional infringement. Obviously software isn't one of those fields.
- tracker1 10y agoWhen it's a case where it's not possible to utilize patent research in order to help make something, and in fact ill-advised to do so, then in that space the entire purported purpose of patents in that space invalidates their use.