Re: rpem: RSA patent questions

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From: Dan Bernstein
Date: Mon, 20 May 1991 00:47

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In article <1991May20.000757.16705@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> phil@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (Phil Howard KA9WGN) writes:
> If I implement a program using the method, publish it stating that it is
> just an example as part of an explanation of how the patent really works,
> then someone USES that implementation, then WHO has infringed?

The one who used the implementation. However, if the court thinks that
you intended such infringement to happen, or that you were trying to
induce or contribute to infringement, then you're liable for (guess
what?) contributory infringement. Contributory infringement is not as
severe as direct infringement, but it's still something to be worried
about.

---Dan

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From: brnstnd@kramden.acf.nyu.edu (Dan Bernstein)
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Subject: Re: rpem: RSA patent questions
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