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Originally Posted by shousa
ISo roughly a patent is given about the same time the actual kindle is released.
Does this not mean that the kindle's plans were made well before the patent was lodged?
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No, it doesn't. A patent may not be granted or denied for years after it is applied for. I know this from personal experience. I currently have a patent application pending and it has been pending with the Patent Office for 2 years. I have no idea when the Patent Office will make a decision on my application (although I would like it to be positive and soon
).