Hi -

> From: "Scott W Brim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 4:54 AM
> Subject: Re: Shuffle those deck chairs!
...
> The US patent office is overwhelmed, and acting like it's under a DoS
> attack.  I agree it would be great if we all offered technical
> assistance, but not as the IETF.  If needed we could create some other
> organization.  Let the IETF have a clear focus.
...

I've heard claims that the patent office will be switching to a European-style
"first-to-file" process, rather than the current "first-to-invent".  Would this
make matters better or worse?

Randy



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