SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
QCOM 174.76+0.3%3:59 PM EST
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: rhet0ric who wrote (11405)6/11/1998 4:37:00 PM
From: Dave  Read Replies (1) of 152472
 
rhetOric:

RE: "Patents and Licensing"

Once an idea becomes a patent, it becomes public knowledge. The person, or persons, entitled to use this patent are the inventors and whomever they sign agreements with to use it. There are many people who see an idea patented, and think up a modification to it. The next test is whether it would have been obvious to one with knowledge of that technology, or art, to make the modification. (See 35 USC 103)

However, there are many inventors who see a patent and think up an unobvious modification. Have you ever heard of Gilbert Hyatt? He had the patent on the basic Integrated Circuit. He is quite known for his "paper" patents.

In summary, there is nothing QCOM can do to prevent someone else making a modification to their patents. Once a competitor gets a patent, they could sue and say that the patent is invalid, but they have to prove it is. Remember, one can get a "so-called" expert to say anything.

Hope this helps.

dave
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News