Replies to post #14842 on Airborne Wireless Network (ABWN)

[Moonshot Greenman]

I believe that is the old broadband patent --- correct me if I'm wrong but they are now going for the new technology patent with lasers. For awhile I thought they were just "updating" their patent... but here is what I found:

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office does not accept updates to a submission, so if you feel you want to update your filing, you would need to file a new provisional patent application. You can also submit these updates in the actual patent filing itself, if you are planning to file a patent later.

Can a patent can be renewed?
No, it cannot be renewed. Nor can one pick up the rights to an expired patent. Once a patent expires, the invention is in the public domain.