Invalid Patents

[MayAMonkeyBeYourPinata]

That cost is still cheaper then, then legal fees, so I dont see why someone is attempting this.

[spantol]

The problem is, both ICD and AKA may very well have tried this. With the relative costs being what they are, I can't imagine why they wouldn't have. With the gag orders, though, we'll never know.

That said, I'd still contribute to a third-party effort to get one started.

[Kevmaster]

and im guessing that a company like SPLATT woult want to for fear of possible backlash w/i the industry. however, i would be interested in trying to donate awell

[vf-xx]

Find a patent lawyer as an impartial 3rd party.

You may also try a reasonable law college to look into it. While they can't actually argue the case it might make an interesting project grade for someone and you'd get a bunch of research for cheap/free.

[PB700]

I think Have Blue found some prior art i seen it on Docs web site http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/...eid=1078263185

[AGD]

You can't request a re-exaimination if your in court over the patent. Has to be a third party. Most of the third parties don't think they will get sued.....

AGD

[hitech]

Originally posted by AGD
You can't request a re-exaimination if your in court over the patent. Has to be a third party.

Well, if that is true, are you not currently a third party?

[RoadDawg]

You know what would sound good. AGD the company that brought down the SP Patent. Kinda gives me butterflies in the stomach. Anyways. It'd be nice to see a 3rd party try this and see how it turns out.

[Miscue]

Originally posted by RoadDawg
You know what would sound good. AGD the company that brought down the SP Patent. Kinda gives me butterflies in the stomach. Anyways. It'd be nice to see a 3rd party try this and see how it turns out.

IMO, it would be better if a non-profit group developed, independent from any manufacturer... receiving donations from paintball players/companies to be used to pay for the fees.

[hitech]

Here is a continuing discussion about third party reviews of patents:

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1332759#post1332759

[Gunga]

Here's an article from the March 6, 2004 issue of the Chicago Tribune about a patent review. Gives some basic info and stats about the patent review process.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/technology/chi-0403060219mar06,1,1730143.story?coll=chi-business-hed

Patent ruling threatens award in Microsoft case

Chicago man won $521 million infringement award

[Cristobal]

More info on Third Party appeals and changes in Patent regulations:

http://www.aplf.org/mailer/issue73.html

[1stdeadeye]

Originally posted by AGD
You can't request a re-exaimination if your in court over the patent. Has to be a third party. Most of the third parties don't think they will get sued.....

AGD

Tom,
You haven't been sued yet have you? Especially now that you are dropping Electros from the line, why would they sue you?

[cledford]

Where did the $11,000 fee that has been tossed around come from? Is there a fee for re-examination? If so, how much is it?

-Calvin