I wrote:

> > A search of IBM's patent server (whose database is current as
> > of 4 November 1997) shows NO patents EVER assigned to Scenix
> > Semiconductor, Inc.

and Bob Lunn <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU> replied:

> Yeah, but given the short time Scenix has been in business it's
> hardly surprising they have no patents GRANTED.

    Scenix has been in business for some time... Before they did the
    SX chip, they made ASICs.  I don't know much about their ASIC
    business except that they're licensed to use the National COP8
    core.

> Scenix might have a hundred PROVISIONAL patents and patents
> PENDING.  This information isn't on the IBM patent server.

    Correct.

    -Andy

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