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To: LindyBill who wrote (283985)12/12/2008 12:48:06 PM
From: DMaA  Respond to of 793964
 
Where the patent system has really gone off the track is this business about patenting genes. Craziness.



To: LindyBill who wrote (283985)12/12/2008 1:45:57 PM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793964
 
How to prove it? A review system would work

There is a review process. The prior inventor can show "prior art" to defeat the patent.

Patents are pretty arcane. I wouldn't recommend anyone applying for or challenging a patent without an experienced patent attorney. The system is definitely broken.