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A line in the sand for graphics drivers

A line in the sand for graphics drivers

Posted Jul 9, 2010 17:14 UTC (Fri) by njs (guest, #40338)
In reply to: A line in the sand for graphics drivers by yoe
Parent article: A line in the sand for graphics drivers

Whether you knew about the patent only affects how much the patent owner can demand in damages -- they can in any case stop you from shipping your product and demand a chunk of all your past revenue.

Everyone who writes some software is violating other people's patents; the problem is if one of those patent owners notices and can sue you.


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