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Lawyer Sues To Get a Patent On Marketing
I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "Lawyer Scott Harris, one of the inventors of the concept of a 'marketing company devoted to selling/marketing products produced by other companies in return for a share of their profits,' is appealing the USPTO's rejection of US Patent Application No. 09/387,823 which was intended to patent that 'invention.' This court action is important because it directly challenges the In Re Bilski ruling, which tightened the rules to get rid of most so-called 'business method' patents. One of Mr. Harris's legal theories is that a 'company is a physical thing, and as such analogous to a machine.' If the name seems familiar, it's because Mr. Harris has a long history of inventive legal maneuverings. I'm honestly surprised that SCO never tried to hire or sue him."
I defend the right to bare arms and resolve conflicts like this in duels.
Easy there, I am also a fan of short sleeved shirts, but I'm not sure this is appropriate or traditional attire for a duel.
Oh no... it's the future.
I'm waiting with baited breath; currently standing on the Redmond campus front lawn, wiggling a minnow between my teeth.
Marketing company devoted to selling/marketing products produced by other companies in return for a share of their profits.
...Stores?!?
CAn'T CompreHend SARcaSm?
I'm telling you, the Take a Shot Every Time kdawson Posts Bullshit Drinking Game is the #1 contributor to cirrhosis of the liver.
If you were blocking sigs, you wouldn't have to read this.
You need to get more into the spirit of things:
Just claim you patented lying and start extorting all the other liars.
It's that kind of thinking that built this great land.
My ism, it's full of beliefs.
you mean that a company never makes the same mistake twice ? :-)
any reference to Microsoft in this post is purely coincidental...
Can I put a spell on those who can't spell?
Your wheels are loose and they're losing their grip, good you're there.
Never. Their too busy trying to make there mark here and they're.
Sorry, just couldn't resist. Do you realise how difficult that was to type for someone with a traditional education (get it right or say hello to my friend Mr. Board Rubber)? I had to erect a fort first, just in case of flying educational supplies ;o)