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> But if a patent relies on a small difference for novelty it is likely to be a narrow patent or otherwise easy to design around. Sure, if you're an omniscient
by jjoonathan 9y ago
> But if a patent relies on a small difference for novelty it is likely to be a narrow patent or otherwise easy to design around.
Sure, if you're an omniscient being aware of every patent in existence and well-funded enough to defend against the people who have "patented the internet" (or what have you).
- abecedarius 9y agoAnother problem with this: engineers get instructed to for god's sake don't read or discuss patents, for fear of treble damages.
- pnw_hazor 9y agoyeah, that kind of sucks. Though not only does such a policy reduce the likelihood of a bad outcome re willful infringement. It can save $$$ during litigation because it will not be a real issue. Businesses deal with all kinds of inconvenient things. Patents are one of those things. Welcome to the big leagues so-to speak. Having a tight 10-50 patent portfolio around your key tech will go along way towards helping a small company play with the big boys. A quality patent portfolio can be a powerful equalizer if you are doing something innovative and it is protected by patents.