Messages in this thread | | | Date | Sun, 21 Dec 2003 11:57:55 -0500 | From | Pavel Machek <> | Subject | Re: [OT] use of patented algorithms in the kernel ok or not? |
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Hi!
> I know that equivalent code, which is covered by most if not all of > the patents, is sold by some software companies to product developers > _in the USA_ without prelicensed patents. The problem of acquiring > suitable patent licenses is left to the purchasers. > > Rationally I would expect that if someone is able to sell code and > leave the problem of patent licensing to the purchaser, then one > should be able to _give away_ code and leave the problem of patent > licensing to the recipient.
As far as I can see, it is okay to ignore patents *if you are doing research*. So you should be able to offer it to US people for research purposes.
Pavel
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