From: pckizer@tamu.edu (Philip Kizer)
Date: Thu, 19 May 94 09:25:00 PDT
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: Patent infringement (fwd)
In-Reply-To: <199405191601.JAA11088@jobe.shell.portal.com>
Message-ID: <9405191624.AA25218@gonzo.tamu.edu>
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>  - Possession of a 2.3a key does not necessarily constitute inducement to
>    infringe the patent.  Perfectly legal programs exist which will work very
>    well with a 2.3a key (versions 2.4 and up).  So by possessing a key

                                        ^^^^^^ (as long as WE code it that way)

>    labelled 2.3a you are not inducing others to violate anyone's patents.

Especially when considering those not in the United States...RSA patent
(however valid/invalid) need not apply; and you're not (necessarily)
contributing to "inducement" since that's what's necessary to communicate
with those out of the country.


>  - In any case, Sternlight does not have any standing in making this charge.
>    He is not a lawyer and is not affiliated with RSADSI in any way.  At best
>    his reports are second- or third-hand interpretations of his understanding
>    of RSADSI's position.  Unless or until the patent holder speaks directly
>    to make these charges, there is no need to respond.

Like (m)any of us can make an official statement on that.

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