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To: mtnlady who wrote (20389)	3/17/2000 3:08:00 AM
From: Uncle Frank	Respond to of 54805

>> While it's true mfg. processes are patented (e.g. CREE patented processes for SiC mfg.) most patents are for some new and exciting 'widget' they have developed. If Red Jinn is monitoring the thread I'll ask him to comment on your assertion, ML. My impression is that most patents are for very mundane things and and that patents for exciting widgets are few and far between. Dell computer has hundreds of patents related to computer box making, but none of them has represented a barrier to entry for their competitors (who probably have hundreds of patents of their own). I think this may be the case for jdsu's patent portfolio as well. uf