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Re: vero post# 270282

Tuesday, 08/07/2012 9:10:07 PM

Tuesday, August 07, 2012 9:10:07 PM

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vero: We add prior art to a patent for two reasons (it is not required):

1. Eliminate the prior art patent from being used in a re-exam.
2. Knock the listed patents and explain why the present invention is a better widget.

It is not to honor other patent owners. Ever.

http://forum.freeadvice.com/patents-104/knocking-prior-art-224874.html

http://www.finnegan.com/resources/articles/articlesdetail.aspx?news=39b1359b-4077-4523-90d2-48ed77895ee8

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