Re: [Harp-L] A little about patents

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

I agree that we are entitled to be proud of our creations.

I am listed as inventor on 5 patents.  I have abandoned two 
unsuccessful applications.

The purpose of my previous posting was to point out that:

1. An application isn't published for 18 months. That 
explains why there is nothing yet on the internet.
2. A pending application doesn't necessarily result in 
useful patent protection. I know this from first-hand 
experience.
3. Even an issued patent can be successfully overturned. I 
also know this from first-hand experience.

My post was intended as a clarification, not a put-down.  My 
attempt to be succinct may have sounded blunt.  Mea Culpa.

Vern

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Brooker" <dbrooker@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 7:45 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] A little about patents


........... Just please keep in mind that we are all proud 
of what we do and accomplish and should maybe think twice 
about making comments when we might not know all the facts - 
Just offering some food for thought - D Brooker
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