Registered: Jul 2000
Location: <br><img src=
Posts: 36

By now, I'm sure that most of you are aware of Bill Warman's predatory "enforcement" of his alleged "plastic screen protector" patent.

Through the discussion at Mixed: Off Topic
[ http://discussion.visorcentral.com/...TML/000173.html ]

various people wondered how such a simple "invention" could be granted a patent. More importantly, however, countless VisorCentral readers were shocked at Mr. Warman's unethical "enforcement" of the patent, and his constant bullying and harassment of "violators" (i.e. those who sell their extra WriteRights� on eBay...)

Is there anyone here who seriously would consider challenging Mr. Warman's patent?

Registered: May 2000
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Posts: 194

I think most people here should have figure out long ago that if he wants to be a dumbass we should just let him.

Registered: Jan 2000
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1683

To challenge a patent, you pretty much need a patent attorney. And,needless to say, they aren't cheap.

Unfortunately, that is how the system works. It tends to favor those with the money and power, but so it goes, I suppose.

Registered: Feb 2000
Location: Moved to Clie Land
Posts: 331

Why challenge? Best way to deal with this is to make you own. I have a huge problem with Warman's attitude, but I'm also stupified as to why a piece of plastic is $2...

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Posts: 146

I agree. I think few, if any of us, would want to devote the kind of resources necessary to challenge a patent, regardless of who holds it. Concept Kitchen will clean that mess up.

What we need to do is simply avoid supporting his product. He's a man devoid of moral integrity, and as such, does not deserve our business.

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
Posts: 2682

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Originally posted by MIKE STH:
Best way to deal with this is to make you own.

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