Re: WTF patents

Walter Harley wrote:
>
> Bingo. The existence of an infringeable patent, be it obviously flawed or
> not, effectively prevents a small business from product development. I'd
> be wiped out by a legal battle even if I won it.

It is certainly true that patent litigation is only for those with deep
pockets. The best way for a small business to profit from this is to offer
their patent to the all the big competitors for it. If it provides true
competitive advantage they will want it, pay well for it and pay for its
protection.

Ian
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