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> I might get some flack, but.....if you don't file the patent then someone else likely will. If you don't file the patent and someone else tries to you can ch
by stormbrew 14y ago
> I might get some flack, but.....if you don't file the patent then someone else likely will.
If you don't file the patent and someone else tries to you can challenge it with your documented prior art.
- gknoy 14y agoNow that we are in a first to file system, will that actually invalidate it?
- stormbrew 14y agoAs long as you've documented or used the invention in public prior to the filing, I believe yes. IANAL, though. If you're trying to keep it as a trade secret you might have trouble then.
- icebraining 14y agoYes. Prior art was actually expanded with the new Act.