Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CPNC and Patents

> From: Ron Ginger <ginger@...>
> I have read the notes about patent issues and am now concerned. I know
> there are a few cases of crazy patents being taken seriously- like
> Amazon.com patenting the use of cookies.
>
> I know this group is not a source of real legal advice, but are we at
> any risk if we start a public project to do a conversational program? Is
> there any company doing a conversational program and not paying
> royalties?

From what I can tell, no.

1. Read this:

http://www.computerip.com/final.pdf

2. If you like, put my name in the README as the person to contact regarding
patent infringement issues and then Hurco/IMS can sue me if they like.

a. I'm basically poor (the "no blood from a turnip" defense).
b. Once you read #1 above, you'll see why I think this is a dead issue.
c. IP law exists to promote invention, not squelch it. I want to see this
program developed to benefit the user community.

3. I want to help plan/organize/write this program, I'll try to post some
relevant stuff soon.

Matt