Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: question about patents the do the same thing

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: question about patents the do the same thing

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: : hmmm... It seems like your saying that the "doc. of equiv." isn't effective. So I would have to assume that it doesn't affect my chances of being granted a patent, even if a process differs by two or three claims from a current pending patent. : : Does anyone else have an opinon? Specifically, about my questions "A" and "B". : : : thanks for your time : : cheers : : ktpr : : Doc of Eq is a doctrine applied in patent infringement litigation, it does not come into play during the process of getting a patent (called patent prosecution). : If there are existing patents close to your invention it means you cannot claim your invention very broadly. Think of an invention as covering a territory. If there are few inventions close to yours you can claim a big territory but if there are many inventions close you may only be able to claim a small territory. Just b/c you have a small territory doesn't mean you can't lisence it, ultimately it probably depends on a whole host of factors, e.g. economics, other viable options, utility, etc.

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