[Info-vax] Poulson at hot-chips 2011

[glen herrmannsfeldt]

Michael Kraemer <M.Kraemer at gsi.de> wrote:
> JF Mezei schrieb:

>> The deal between DEC and Intel gave Intel immunity from having stolen
>> Alpha designs for its Pentium 3, 

> There's no evidence whatsoever that intel had stolen anything.

In the case of patents, you can infringe without knowing about
the patented design.   So, while "stolen" may sometimes be used,
it is not a requirement.

Many patents are bought to avoid the possibility of an infringement
suit, even when it isn't known that the technology is actually
infringing.  

-- glen