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To: Manx who wrote (4746)1/25/2002 7:10:01 AM
From: Dave  Respond to of 5195
 
Manx,

The "Festo decision" was a pretty controversial decision in IP Law. Festo attempts to limit patents based upon the events that take place during the prosecution of a patent.

For example, inventor comes up with idea. Inventor retains lawyer, lawyer drafts patent application...

Lawyer submits patent application.

This is where Festo applies, this is the prosecution:
Applicant(Inventor) and Lawyer receive Office Action back from teh USPTO. Action basically states that they have to "distinguish" their application over the "prior art". Or, in other words, their invention lacks patentablity.

hope that helps



To: Manx who wrote (4746)1/27/2002 2:33:45 AM
From: Gus  Respond to of 5195
 
Sorry for the delayed response, Manx, but I'm afraid that unsettled patent law is too arcane for me to comment without confusing you further. The IDCC Club on RB has some astute patent lawyers and patent pros who can probably help you understand the issues better.


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