If you want to ensure the algorithm is prior art against any future patents,
the strongest (but more expensive) solution is to use something called a
"statutory invention registry" provided by the patent office. Its
essentially a purely defensive patent--look at the PTO web site for a bit
more in
Ian Lance Taylor wrote:
>
>Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 09:43:04 -0400
>From: John Cowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Ian Lance Taylor wrote:
>
>> One easy and relatively inexpensive way to publish an algorithm with a
>> legally verifiable date in the U.S. is to register it with the
>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 09:43:04 -0400
From: John Cowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Ian Lance Taylor wrote:
> One easy and relatively inexpensive way to publish an algorithm with a
> legally verifiable date in the U.S. is to register it with the
> U.S. copyright office. You can send th
Ian Lance Taylor wrote:
> One easy and relatively inexpensive way to publish an algorithm with a
> legally verifiable date in the U.S. is to register it with the
> U.S. copyright office. You can send them a program listing, and they
> will basically file it with a timestamp.
Sorry, not enough.
From: John Cowan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 08:29:54 -0400 (EDT)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] scripsit:
> 1) I don't want to spend a lot of money or do a lot of work.
>(i.e. I don't want to go through the hassle of applying for a
>patent myself.)
>
> 2) I d
Publish the algorithm as soon as possible. Using it in free software will do.
Proof of prior publication can be used to kill a subsequent patent.
Thanks
Bruce
Let me have a look at some patent registration materials.
I'm sure there is a provision in the act somewhere that allows people
to file patent claims on their own.
When I find the material for self filed claims, I'll post it.
Need perhaps 48 hrs to get at the material.
later...
--
NatePuri
[EMAIL PROTECTED] scripsit:
> 1) I don't want to spend a lot of money or do a lot of work.
>(i.e. I don't want to go through the hassle of applying for a
>patent myself.)
>
> 2) I don't care if other people use the algorithm.
>
> 3) Somebody, somewhere else may re-invent the algorithm
I have a basic patent question that is possibly license related. I
apologize in advance if this is the wrong forum.
I wrote some software in my free time. I think one of the algorithms
is patentable. It's not earth shattering by any means, but that
hardly seems to be a requirement these days.
H
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