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schestowitz> Hi Everyone,May 15 18:01
schestowitz> May 15 18:01
schestowitz> With regards to the following bit of news recently:May 15 18:01
schestowitz> May 15 18:01
schestowitz> http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/may/13/apple-iphone-developers-appMay 15 18:01
schestowitz> May 15 18:01
TechrightsBotTitle: Apple iPhone app developers hit by patent claims | Technology | guardian.co.uk .::. Size~: 135.24 KBMay 15 18:01
schestowitz> can someone please explain to me how a US patent is valid in the UK? Is May 15 18:01
schestowitz> it because the developer is selling the App in the US?May 15 18:01
schestowitz> May 15 18:01
schestowitz> Also, the gurdian article states that the patent was filed in 1992, but May 15 18:01
schestowitz> granted in 1999, giving 15 years more protection. Is this not wrong? Is May 15 18:01
schestowitz> the expiration date not 20 years from filing? (So, only 1 more year left?)May 15 18:01
schestowitz> May 15 18:01
schestowitz> ThanksMay 15 18:01
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