Andy Kunz wrote:
>
> >Interestingly enough, I do know that it is possible for two patents to
> >overlap and therefore, unless the two patent owners work together, neither
> >can produce their idea.
>
> The other aspect is that the METHOD may differ, even if the net results are
> equivalent, and there is no infringement.  Witness the
> AMD/Cirrus/Intel/Digital stuff.

Won't an improvement also give someone opportunity to get away?

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