🚀 go-pugleaf

In article <bontchev.725109870@fbihh> bontchev@fbihh.informatik.uni-hamburg.de writes:
>smb@research.att.com (Steven Bellovin) writes:
>
>> I just asked a patent attorney I know.  Importing a patented device
>> into the U.S. constitutes infringement, as does making, selling, or using
>> the device.  Lots of other obvious loopholes are covered as well.
>
>Very interesting... Thanks for clearing this up. So, the next time I
>visit the States, I should be careful with my dentbrush... It's a
>special model that might be patented there... I'd better check with a
>lawyer... :-))
>

Most countries have such laws, to prevent the mass import of
counterfeits of patented or copyright materials, and to protect
exclusive distribution arrangements. Customs inspectors usually allow
the import of a single item for personal use if it's
non-controversial.  Thus your toothbrush would be o.k., but not PGP.

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