Re: Researching Patents

Art Chakalis (achakali@freenet.columbus.oh.us)
Wed, 20 May 1998 04:48:39 -0400 (EDT)

On Tue, 19 May 1998, Richard Knoppow wrote:

> . . .
> I should add to my previous post that the discussion of a patent or it
> use in an experimental basis is certainly not restricted. The discussion
> of a trade secret would be restricted only for those who have been
> entrusted with the secret by its holder. However, someone who has been
> given the secret is under a legal obligation to protect it. Thus, we can
> . . .

You will know that you are being given trade secret information based upon
the legal agreement that you are asked to sign . . . this is common
practise in industry.

Keep in mind that a trade secret and/or patent only gives one the right to
defend ownership in court.

Sincerely, Art

Art Chakalis
Columbus, Ohio, USA