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it would be an invalid patent (or at least should be), because 1. There is prior art 2. it is obvious to a domain expert But given the US patent office's track

by thayne 7y ago

it would be an invalid patent (or at least should be), because 1. There is prior art 2. it is obvious to a domain expert But given the US patent office's track record, I wouldn't be too surprised if you were able to get a patent. Just don't expect it to hold up in court.

philpem 7y ago
But then, if you're patent trolling - does it even need to hold up in court? IF cost_of_settlement < cost_of_court_action THEN pay_up(); /* ? */
- thayne 7y ago
  Yep. Until you threaten someone willing to stand up to it, even if it is expensive.