Re: How can we submit code patches that implement our (pending) patents?

Hi

On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:29 AM, Tsunakawa, Takayuki <
tsunakawa(dot)takay(at)jp(dot)fujitsu(dot)com> wrote:

> From: Markus Wanner [mailto:markus(dot)wanner(at)2ndquadrant(dot)com]
> > equally sure there are well intended ones as well. For example, I'd
> > expect patent pools (including the Open Invention Network, cited by the
> > OP) to hire non-IANAL personnel who know Legalese well enough to setup
> > valid contracts (between participating companies).
>
> I think I'll consult Open Invention Network on this issue, since I haven't
> received any reply from SFLC.
>

SFLC have acted as the projects counsel in the past, so I'm not surprised
they aren't talking to you; you won't be a known contact to them as a PG
contributor, and as a Fujitsu employee there would likely be a conflict of
interest for them to talk to you.

>
> > I certainly like the (future) patent holder coming forth to offer a
> > grant a lot better than the one who doesn't (but still holds the
> > patent). I'm missing the appreciation for that former strategy in this
> > thread and fear we're setting a precedent for the latter one, instead.
>
> Me too.
>
>
> Regards
> Takayuki Tsunakawa
>
>

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