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Haris Sarajlic · October 3rd, 2004, 04:15 PM

Can anyone tell me, how many patented optical adapters do we have out there?

1. P+S Technik mini 35 & pro35
2. Movie tube
3.?

Anyone knows??

Nicholi Brossia · October 3rd, 2004, 05:48 PM

I tried looking this up a while ago, and there are a bunch. It would probably be difficult to obtain a new patent because, not only are the adapters and systems patented, so are the procedures for grinding glass. Then, like most other patents, each description is so vague that it incompases a lot of possible products. This is probably why the mini35 and MOVIEtube are "patent pending."

Of course, you can always do a search to find possible room for your patent.

Richard Alvarez · October 3rd, 2004, 05:56 PM

And don't forget, patents that are rejected, can be appealed.

Leigh Wanstead · October 3rd, 2004, 06:30 PM

What country does PRO35 related patent apply? I assume Germany of course. What about USA etc? Where can I find out that information?

TIA
Leigh

Bob Hart · October 3rd, 2004, 08:03 PM

Viable patent or not, you need to examine whether it is an affordable option for you to defend yourself in court.

It can be that whoever has the biggest food bowl wins, even if they ultimately lose in court.

Sometimes the cost of losing over a prolonged timeframe is factored into the overall cost of doing business and staying in the game.

In a very recent decision, the product did not even need to have a patent.

Judgement in favor of the intellectual property rights holder was conferred on the basis of the product being successfully plead as being a work of art and protected under copyright law.

If you really don't want to attract the attention of intellectual property rights holders who may begin to feel threatened, enquiries and offers might more wisely be made via discreet emails rather than a public forum.

Dietmar Zonewicz · October 5th, 2004, 11:18 AM

Germany of course.

P+S Technik had patented the principle, and uses it for the mini35 and the PRO35.

I have the patent as a pdf found on the internet.

Dietmar

Leigh Wanstead · October 5th, 2004, 11:54 AM

Dear Dietmar,

Thanks for the reply.

What about other country, i.e. USA?

Regards
Leigh

October 3rd, 2004, 04:15 PM	#1
Haris Sarajlic Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sarajevo Posts: 25	How many GG patents? Can anyone tell me, how many patented optical adapters do we have out there? 1. P+S Technik mini 35 & pro35 2. Movie tube 3.? Anyone knows?? __________________ poiu

October 3rd, 2004, 05:48 PM	#2
Nicholi Brossia Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 389	I tried looking this up a while ago, and there are a bunch. It would probably be difficult to obtain a new patent because, not only are the adapters and systems patented, so are the procedures for grinding glass. Then, like most other patents, each description is so vague that it incompases a lot of possible products. This is probably why the mini35 and MOVIEtube are "patent pending." Of course, you can always do a search to find possible room for your patent. __________________ Nicholi Brossia

October 3rd, 2004, 05:56 PM	#3
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	And don't forget, patents that are rejected, can be appealed.

October 3rd, 2004, 06:30 PM	#4
Leigh Wanstead Trustee Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NZ Posts: 1,276	What country does PRO35 related patent apply? I assume Germany of course. What about USA etc? Where can I find out that information? TIA Leigh

October 3rd, 2004, 08:03 PM	#5
Bob Hart Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PERTH. W.A. AUSTRALIA. Posts: 4,477	Viable patent or not, you need to examine whether it is an affordable option for you to defend yourself in court. It can be that whoever has the biggest food bowl wins, even if they ultimately lose in court. Sometimes the cost of losing over a prolonged timeframe is factored into the overall cost of doing business and staying in the game. In a very recent decision, the product did not even need to have a patent. Judgement in favor of the intellectual property rights holder was conferred on the basis of the product being successfully plead as being a work of art and protected under copyright law. If you really don't want to attract the attention of intellectual property rights holders who may begin to feel threatened, enquiries and offers might more wisely be made via discreet emails rather than a public forum.

October 5th, 2004, 11:18 AM	#6
Dietmar Zonewicz Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Esslingen & Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 47	Germany of course. P+S Technik had patented the principle, and uses it for the mini35 and the PRO35. I have the patent as a pdf found on the internet. Dietmar

October 5th, 2004, 11:54 AM	#7
Leigh Wanstead Trustee Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NZ Posts: 1,276	Dear Dietmar, Thanks for the reply. What about other country, i.e. USA? Regards Leigh