stinker2

they put in a copy of the actual complaint along with the letter showing that they can simply file it, to appear more intimidating..

there is now a usergroup up dedicated to this issue so whoever gets this letter, signup to this group to increase collaborative efforts: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Us6275821/

its being held up because they're appealing the judgement made with microsoft,etc... so they're trying to suck the most blood they can while they can.. even though its bullsh!t, its a headache, and another isnt needed. it's a last strike for them.

even though many may feel the appeal will be withdrawn, its still a headache.. Options i feel are..

a) pay an attorney to try and delay it until the appeal is decided. b) take out the search until the appeal is decided. c) pay they're $150,000 (f'n nutz) if it will grow ur sales by the time the decision of the appeal.

just opened the letter from their office in Palo Alto today, first night reading up on it.. i'm more than interested with what you have at this point.

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"(b) the invention was patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country or in public use or on sale in this country, more than one year prior to the date of the application for patent in the United States, or"

http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/documents/appxl_35...

"on-sale bar in 35 U.S.C. § 102(b) rendered the patent invalid."