[Linux-aus] Re: Dealing with the patent process

[Kimberlee Weatherall]

>Actually, I was under the impression that all US patents would have to go 
>through the local normal patents process (and this has already started, so 
>we need to get our skates on). Perhaps a lawyer could confirm this? :)



Short answer is yes, this is right.  So far as you are talking about within 
Australia, patents have to pass through our examination processes here in 
Australia - we don't just rubber stamp US patents.

Of course, that will only help you if you are sued in Australia.  If you 
make something that is non-infringing here, it could still be prevented 
from being imported into the US if a US patent has been granted.

Kim


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