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Originally Posted by 619TF
Pure class response.
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Agreed! Scott has earned deeper respect from me for his approach.
As a reminder for folks crying foul/unfair/etc. - the US Patent system was created in 1790 to advance our economy, by providing a
temporary monopoly (exclusive right to practice) for 20 years after filing (current law). This is in exchange for sharing the details of the invention with the world in the published patent, so others can build on it after exclusivity expires. That way, innovators have an incentive to share their 'secret sauce' and the entire economy/society advances.
Despite flaws and aberrations in the system over the last 2+ centuries, the US patent system can be seen as an incentive and driver for tremendous innovation, with many benefits to our economy and society.
Scott, thank you for playing fair, and taking a positive, strategic view to the issue facing your business.