06-12-2009, 10:27 AM
StevoTVR I agree this seems a bit...far fetched. I hope he indulges you such that no laws are broken.
However, since when does providing an online service deem it to be a patent. By definition, a patent is applicable to physical property. Really, I think you meant ServiceMark. At least this link explains it that way: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/whatis.htm
Nonetheless, people that may rightly have some form of a patent pending, which means very little as the process for actual approval is indefinite, would provide that number for verification and information to other parties. A nice gesture to show others that they might be crossing the same paths. Then you'll know who to go after for royalties.
Somehow, this might seem possible, but I think improbable. To sell gameservers on an hour basis as opposed to a monthly basis? WHAT??!!
However, since when does providing an online service deem it to be a patent. By definition, a patent is applicable to physical property. Really, I think you meant ServiceMark. At least this link explains it that way: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/whatis.htm
Nonetheless, people that may rightly have some form of a patent pending, which means very little as the process for actual approval is indefinite, would provide that number for verification and information to other parties. A nice gesture to show others that they might be crossing the same paths. Then you'll know who to go after for royalties.
Somehow, this might seem possible, but I think improbable. To sell gameservers on an hour basis as opposed to a monthly basis? WHAT??!!
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