On Sat, May 29, 2004 at 09:02:31PM +0100, Proinnsias Breathnach mentioned:
> > http://tinyurl.com/3aubf> > that might be easier - did not think of it in time
> Of course my PalmIII couldn't be prior art - having an on/off button
> (one function for short press !) ... doubling up as a backlight button
> (long press) ?
To stop a patent, you need a lot more than prior art. You need loads of
cash too. And fleet of lawyers.
John
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