Comment by kevincox
1 year ago
Isn't this impossible because you can't get a patent if there is prior art? So they shouldn't be able to use a patent against a video game that came out before the patent was filed right?
1 year ago
Isn't this impossible because you can't get a patent if there is prior art? So they shouldn't be able to use a patent against a video game that came out before the patent was filed right?
The prior art restrictions are no longer in place, and the system has become first to file. The America Invents Act changed to the first to file from first to invent
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leahy%E2%80%93Smith_America_In...
This is only half true. Yes, the country switched to first-to-file, but the definition of prior art was expanded. This means it's easier to strike down a patent due to prior art now than before.
Your link shows that prior art is still a thing.
only with in the grace period. prior art previously had no such limitation. if you could prove you had the thing before the patent filer, you could void the patent. now, if you wait beyond the grace period, ooops
this seems to be overlooked and i'm not sure why. you're like the 3rd person
This is completely wrong. Please don’t opine on legal matters if you can’t be bothered to educate yourself.
When the prior art is yours you can, the pocket monster company is a joint venture with Nintendo.
only if you file within the grace period. otherwise, you snooze, you loose
What about Palworld?