Re: [ATM] {Spam?} Re: Unique New Equatorial Platform Design

[Dominic-Luc Webb <dlwebb@canit.se>]

On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 donald.good@comcast.net wrote:

> The claim that an invention is unique is a result of the sum total of the several claims of the invention.  That an invention includes parts already invented does not, in itself, invalidate the claim of uniqueness (and thus, patentability, at least in the US).  If such were the case, no invention could be patented if it contained a wheel (previously invented) or if it were made of steel (also previously invented).  Valid claims may be in the area of design (form, structure, sturdiness), manufacturability (economy, simplicity, materials, and even method), and use, among others.  Inventions would be nothing if they did not build on previous work.

As I understand the patent process, we are in agreement. I think
marketability and commercialization are critical. It is difficult
to defend a patent in which no sales have been made. On the other
hand, for many people, patents make no money directly, but declaring
patents on a CV probably looks attractive to a potential employer.
I suspect this, or selling patents shortly after filing, is a common
practice. Please note that I have never done/attempted such a thing.

Dominic

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