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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: question about patents the do the same thing[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Patent Forum ] [ FAQ ] Posted by M. Arthur Auslander on November 06, 2003 at 07:28:30: In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: question about patents the do the same thing posted by Z on November 05, 2003 at 15:58:32: : : 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".
: : 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. Dear Z, M. Arthur Auslander
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