Re: [ros-general] Microsoft wants royalties for use of FAT

[Vizzini]

On Tue, 2003-12-09 at 21:33, Richard Campbell wrote:
>   I regret i cannot recall any particular case, but IIRC
> it HAS happened.  
>  What we need is a lawyer. 
Regardless, this is a matter for the courts, which means we have to
spend money fighting about it, which isn't cool.

>   Steven Edwards wrote:
>  
> >  Hello Richard,
> >
> > --- Richard Campbell <eek2121(a)comcast.net> wrote:
> >   
> >
> > >  If someone argues it's an industry standard
> > > and succeeds, the
> > > patented 
> > > will be declared null.
> > >     
> > >  
> > Please show me a prior court case where this has happend? 
> >
> > Even if it has I wouldnt want to fight like this. Patent law is not a
> > bad thing. If I develop something at my own cost/time and it is adopted
> > by everyone on the planet and becomes "industry standard" I am still
> > due my fair share until the patent runs out.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Steven
> >
> >
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