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Patented prime numbers (cpunks.org)
3 points by thefox on May 15, 2014 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment


Although the primes are included in the patent, are they the subject of the patent? Follow the logic here:- If NO: Then they themselves are not patented but the "Partial modular reduction method" is. If YES: Then these specific primes were an intrinsic part of the patent then I can use the "Partial modular reduction method" with different primes and crypto-primitives and not risk prosecution for patent infringement.




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