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Re:Why I’m Suing the US Government by shkkmo on Thursday July 21, 2016 @02:22PM (#12138875)
> Should a chemist be able to manufacture patented pharmaceuticals in his garage simply because he/she knows the procedure?

Yes, he should. As long as he doesn't sell the patented chemicals it should not be a violation.

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Re:Why I’m Suing the US Government by mpbm on Friday July 22, 2016 @10:55AM (#12143893)
As I understand it, technically, in the United States patent infringement is patent infringement; no mitigating circumstance. In the UK or Europe there's an exception for personal use.
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