Bob Higgins <[email protected]> wrote: In Rossi's case, he hasn't delivered a product that could be evaluated for > patent violation yet. So, Piantelli would not be able to build a case > against Rossi until he releases a publicly available product that could be > tested for violation. >
By reverse engineering, in other words. If the materials and operating techniques are the same as Piantelli's within the scope of the patent, it would be a violation. I believe the exact nature of the trade secret used to manufacture it would not matter. In other words, even if Rossi finds a secret alternative way to accomplish the same thing, if the patent is broad enough to cover the result, it is a violation. - Jed
