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Yes. Theoretically 'first to file' still yields to 'first to publish'. But as I explained in my reply to my own post above this still means that it puts massive
by natermer 14y ago
Yes. Theoretically 'first to file' still yields to 'first to publish'. But as I explained in my reply to my own post above this still means that it puts massive advantages into the hands of large corporate players at the expense of everybody else.
- darkestkhan 14y agoTechnically yes, in practice it strengthens prior art - you have to file it BEFORE any someone makes demos or product samples as that would invalidate patent. At least that will slightly improve patent situation in US.
- astrodust 14y agoIf by slightly, you mean that like throwing water on a blazing grease fire there's this surprisingly brief interval where it looks like it's working. Then everything in the kitchen catches on fire, including you.