> It was stupid to grant it in the first place, but what is the effect if
> patents granted can be withdrawn (as has happened in a few other cases)?
basically, it will be as if it was never issued. The ex-patent-holder will
be sitting there with egg on his face, and quite likely a candidate for
lawsuits from anyone foolish enough to have paid him royalties on the patent
which is no longer valid.
just desserts if you ask me. We need a few precendents for strong
deterrents to discourage future grandstanding like this.
-jrp
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