Re: [boost] Conflict with patent

Subject: Re: [boost] Conflict with patent
From: John Reid (j.reid_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-07-21 03:32:13

Artyom wrote:
> 3. If everyone would search full patents list to find out if his idea
>    is patented in US he will spend much more time on searching then coding.

On a side note, I'd like to point out that even if you do spend the time 
searching the patents list and find some patent that *possibly* covers 
your work, then it is a bad idea to write to a public list describing 
your work and identifying the patent. All these lists are easily 
searchable and your legal position can't be better if it can be shown 
you were aware of the patent.