Linux-kernel mailing list archive 2000-26,: Re: Patented algorithms in kernel

# Re: Patented algorithms in kernel

Pavel Machek (pavel@suse.cz)
Sat, 1 Jul 2000 01:57:31 +0200

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Hi!

> I have code which implements patented algorithms. As with WinModems, if you
> have the hardware, you have permission to use that code.
>
> Make sure you really do have formal permission to use the code. In some
> cases, the patent license goes with the *driver* not with the
> *hardware*. It's up to the patent holder. Otherwise, _you_ can end up
> being liable for patent infringement, or at the very least contributory
> patent infringement. But don't take my word on this; go check with a
> real lawyer.

Or just make sure you don't live in United States. (Where did free
speech go? You can't tell other people algorithm to do v.34 without
consulting it with a lawyer? Why is noone sure what issues really are?
Is it only FUD?)
Pavel

    --
    I'm pavel@ucw.cz. "In my country we have almost anarchy and I don't care."
    Panos Katsaloulis describing me w.r.t. patents at discuss@linmodems.org

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