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The number of software patents has exploded since they were first legitimized in 1996. (Algorithms such as LZW were being patented as early as 1985.) It used to be that only software developers had to worry
about being sued for software patent infringement. Today everyone
is at risk, even users:
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Patent owners have the legitimate right to enforce their
patents, either by demanding that others cease using their patented
technology, or requiring them to pay a license fee. When you are accused
of infringing a patent, your choices are usually:
So, how do you determine if your software infringes the patent, or whether the patent is truly legitimate? Regardless, you are not off the hook. You need to retain a patent attorney, who can advise you as to the best course of action.
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Nuvocom's
experienced experts can help you and your patent attorney at several
stages of a patent dispute:
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