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davidam

09/20/07 4:28 PM

#25229 RE: davidam #25220

A provisionary injunction is granted to restrain activity


restrain
One entry found for restrain.
Main Entry: re·strain
Pronunciation: ri-'strAn
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English restraynen, from Anglo-French restreindre, from Latin restringere to restrain, restrict, from re- + stringere to bind tight -- more at STRAIN
1 a : to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something <restrained the child from jumping> b : to limit, restrict , or keep under control <try to restrain your anger>
2 : to moderate or limit the force, effect, development, or full exercise of <restrain trade>
3 : to deprive of liberty; especially : to place under arrest or restraint
- re·strain·able /-'strA-n&-b&l/ adjective
- re·strain·er noun
synonyms RESTRAIN, CHECK, CURB, BRIDLE mean to hold back from or control in doing something. RESTRAIN suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes <restrained themselves from laughing>. CHECK implies restraining or impeding a progress, activity, or impetus <trying to check government spending>. CURB suggests an abrupt or drastic checking <learn to curb your appetite>. BRIDLE implies keeping under control by subduing or holding in <bridle an impulse to throw the book down>.
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invenstor

09/20/07 4:30 PM

#25233 RE: davidam #25220

I agree! That means that the patent holders are convinced that MCCY is the real thing and can succcessfully market their inventions. If they had faith in BCST, they would have made more money staying there. Those inventors also have more information than we do.
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pick

09/20/07 9:00 PM

#25288 RE: davidam #25220

davidam, can you post the pleadings that have been filed, or is there a link?