Re(2): 2nd generation VCFs (was: Xpander VCF)

[Martin Czech]

:::It's very much like it! I'm surprised they got a patent. I can't argue
that :::it's not a improved version but it's very close to the original.

I've got the feeling (and my coleagues too) that it is relatively easy
to obtain an US patent. They don't seem to check very much if it works,
if it makes sense or if anything previous like this exists. Some european
patent offices seem to take greater care.

If you apply worldwide, you will most probably succeed in the USA.

Perhaps the point of view is different: they grant almost everything in
order to have fats repsonse time, if anyone feels that this particular
decision is wrong, he may go to court and fight.



m.c.