The previous snipped wording was very insightful, thank you.
IBM can NEVER sue customers for using infringing
code before first informing them of infringement and
giving reasonable time to upgrade to uninfringing
version.
I can see it now:
We won't sue you (customer) but you have to upgrade
to DB2 ;)
Sincerely,
Joshua D. Drake
So, in short my advise is:
1. File an objection with USPTO. And maybe an informative
letter to IBM legal department mentioning USENIX paper.
2. If patent is granted, contact IBM and request
an unlimited, perpetual license to use the technology
3. If IBM refuses, remove the offending code, clean up
CVS and shout from the rooftops about the hypocrisy of
IBM.
Hope it helps make up your mind,
Best regards,
Nicolai Tufar
P.S. But if filing date really is 2002 and there
is no prior art me may skip step 1.
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