Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:29:51 -0500, Michael Coslo
wrote:

Woe is
the day someone gets a patent on "random".

Go to:
http://www.google.com/patents
and inscribe "random" or "random antenna" into the search box.


I did google fractal. I can see that the different inventors do seem to
be using similar fractals for their antennas. It looks to me as if what
is needed for me to design my own without fear of infringement would be
to just do some minor change, get my own patent, then there ya go.

Cohen's particular patents seem just fine as far as I can see.

Not specifically involved with fractals, but with the concept of patents
in general, it looks as if we are seeing intellectual property rights
run rampant. While no one should be denied the fruits of their
cleverness, the system has devolved to the point where people are just
ginning up patents with minor changes in hopes that someone infringes on
them. Then they hit the jackpot, you bet.

The system kind of reminds me of the rednecks who play the disability
lottery, hoping to get hurt so they can collect.

- 73 de Mike N3LI -