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Yes the patent would only be limited to the USA unless there are other patents held in other jurisdictions.With respect to whether taking patents of this sort out (regardless of intention) is bad form, bullshit, trolling or otherwise is kind of irrelevant. I would point out that the ability in the US to make overbroad patents has most likely been engineered to suit large corporations and the maximization of their profit. Considering who benefits the most from these laws, it will likely never change. I for one am happy that a benevolent member of our community has this patent rather than some large and greedy Asetek-like corporation. I'd also take the stance that if I were to take out a patent of this sort, I would personally seek to profit like fucking crazy from any larger entity that tried to use it without the correct permissions but wouldn't bother chasing small fries like us as it wouldn't be worth the time or money to do so.
Yes the patent would only be limited to the USA unless there are other patents held in other jurisdictions.
With respect to whether taking patents of this sort out (regardless of intention) is bad form, bullshit, trolling or otherwise is kind of irrelevant. I would point out that the ability in the US to make overbroad patents has most likely been engineered to suit large corporations and the maximization of their profit. Considering who benefits the most from these laws, it will likely never change. I for one am happy that a benevolent member of our community has this patent rather than some large and greedy Asetek-like corporation. I'd also take the stance that if I were to take out a patent of this sort, I would personally seek to profit like fucking crazy from any larger entity that tried to use it without the correct permissions but wouldn't bother chasing small fries like us as it wouldn't be worth the time or money to do so.
