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> Others, who are closer to this beekeeper, have told of stories of
> suing all the bee supply companies for a share of their screened
> bottom board sales. Most of us have really been hoping that this
> was a joke. Not. Apparently the patent was granted on 10/22/02.
I am not a lawyer, but I understand that patents are invalid where there is
"Prior art" - in other words, where the design has been used previously.
Since many people have used screened bottom boards before 10/22/02, a patent
granted on that day for the use of screened bottom boards will not stand up
if contested.
It may still be possible to patent a particular design for screened bottom
boards, if that design is new and innovative.
No doubt there is a lawyer or two on the list who can validate or correct
what I have said.
Frank.
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The very act of seeking sets something in motion to meet us;
something in the universe, or in the unconscious responds as if
to an invitation. - Jean Shinoda Bolen
http://WWW.BlessedBee.ca
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