You dont have to publish them, keep them secret !! go sell your work as a secret if your work is so important, why do you have to publish it and then litigate anyone else who comes up with a similar techniques.
> You dont have to publish them, keep them secret !! go sell your work as a secret if your work is so important, why do you have to publish it and then litigate anyone else who comes up with a similar techniques.
Because if you simply keep it secret then the people who patented it after they independently came up with it can sue YOU!
The lesser evil is to put it into the public domain; then no one can patent it and no one can sue you either.
There’s a lot of hate in this thread, but this is the gist.
When you use a concept you have to patent it today. It’s unfortunate, but it’s reality. You can ignore patents out there, and later they will sue you (if your successful). And take a slice of your revenue.
If you have a lot of patents (like the big players). You then cross license and you’re good.
Do I think patent law needs reform, absolutely. It’s insane. Do I think you have to play the game - yes or you’re equally insane.
So why not do that? You're just creating minefields for people actually improving things. You won't get sued for having a shower thought and not doing anything with it.
