On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:58:04 -0400, DJ Delorie wrote:
> For starters, archived proof that you knew of the existence of a patent
> automatically triples any damages you may have to pay.
^^^^^^^
This is one of the strange consequences of the common law system. In the
rest of the world, where civil law is applied, ignorance of the
delinquent does not diminish the forfeit.
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