Entropy
Enlightened
Peter, I just checked in the USPTO's database at www.uspto.gov, and it doesn't appear that ARC has any patents in their name.
Given that some of your designs are quite unique and original, why not?
I'm sure you frown somewhat upon patents as a result of the Mag incident (a perfect example of the system being abused), but nonetheless it might be useful if ARC had their own patent portfolio. Even if your intent is not to use them to aggressively harass other companies, a stack of patents is VERY nice for defensive purposes. Companies are less willing to go after a rival that might be able to sting back. (Rumor has it that Mag might be working on an LED light - Wouldn't it suck if it were an ARC ripoff and you couldn't do anything about it?)
Given that some of your designs are quite unique and original, why not?
I'm sure you frown somewhat upon patents as a result of the Mag incident (a perfect example of the system being abused), but nonetheless it might be useful if ARC had their own patent portfolio. Even if your intent is not to use them to aggressively harass other companies, a stack of patents is VERY nice for defensive purposes. Companies are less willing to go after a rival that might be able to sting back. (Rumor has it that Mag might be working on an LED light - Wouldn't it suck if it were an ARC ripoff and you couldn't do anything about it?)