Finding the average of two unsigned integers without overflow

Re:Finding the average of two unsigned integers without over... by nerdponx on Monday February 07, 2022 @10:48PM (#30254705)

Isn't there also a recourse process by which you can get a patent invalidated? You can't expect USPTO to hire an expert in every single possible field.

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Re:Finding the average of two unsigned integers without over... by thfuran on Monday February 07, 2022 @11:44PM (#30254972)

I think that's usually resolved in court. By which I mean, I don't think there's process beyond choosing to fight any suit brought against you and hoping you win in court.

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Re:Finding the average of two unsigned integers without over... by wahern on Tuesday February 08, 2022 @01:19AM (#30255463)

> I don't think there's process beyond choosing to fight any suit brought against you and hoping you win in court.

Not true. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reexamination It's even easier today than a decade ago, though the Wikipedia article doesn't explain that aspect very well. (I wouldn't be able to explain it, either. I think it has to do with reduced ability for a patent owner to drag out review, including dragging it into court.) Probably not nearly easy enough, though.

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Re:Finding the average of two unsigned integers without over... by kwhitefoot on Tuesday February 08, 2022 @04:17AM (#30256360)

Why not?

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