Re: [Lightning-dev] Second Level Protocols - Lightning - Patents

Thank you for the detailed explanation! ☺ ᐧ On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 8:25 AM ZmnSCPxj wrote: > Good morning Praveen, > > The patent system, has intent, that the inventor will completely reveal > the design of the invention, in exchange for a (time-bound) state monopoly > on the construction and

Re: [Lightning-dev] Second Level Protocols - Lightning - Patents

Good morning Praveen, The patent system, has intent, that the inventor will completely reveal the design of the invention, in exchange for a (time-bound) state monopoly on the construction and sale of the invention. The intent, is that the inventor is compensated for the toil in creating the i

Re: [Lightning-dev] Second Level Protocols - Lightning - Patents

Probably not in the EU. Both 'mathematical methods' and 'programs for computers' are excluded from being patented. Op 22-06-18 om 17:21 schreef Praveen Baratam: Hello everybody, I just heard from a friend that Second Level Protocols such as Lightening Network can be patented if the author/in

[Lightning-dev] Second Level Protocols - Lightning - Patents

Hello everybody, I just heard from a friend that Second Level Protocols such as Lightening Network can be patented if the author/inventor chooses to! Is it possible? Am I missing something? Best, Praveen Baratam about.me ᐧ