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Fresh design idea of a VAWT onto my house | 26 comments (26 topical, editorial)

Re: Fresh design idea of a powerful VAWT (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by Slingshot on Fri Aug 22nd, 2008 at 10:43:52 AM MST
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You can build a patented device for your own use, just not for commercial/resale (at least in the USA).

You do not need the patent holder's permission.

Re: Fresh design idea of a powerful VAWT (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by Ungrounded Lightning Rod on Fri Aug 22nd, 2008 at 12:37:46 PM MST
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Note that commercial use includes using it in a commercial process. I.e. don't use it to contribute to making income even if you're not selling the device itself. (Saving money on your own consumption should be OK.)

I don't know if that goes as far as making use of a patented mill to provide generic electric power to a commercial workshop a patent infringement, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did.

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Re: Fresh design idea of a powerful VAWT (3.00 / 0) (#26)
by Slingshot on Fri Sep 5th, 2008 at 10:44:54 AM MST
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You are probably correct, but I think those type of nits would have to be picked in court, and I'll bet it's not likely to happen for an individual. He'd first have to somehow catch the attention of a corporate lawyer who actually thought the individual's use of the IP was costing the corporation money. Then he'd further have to ignore the "cease and desist" letter that the lawyer sends, and personally decide to go to court for sake of principle.

For example, I could hypothetically build a headlamp modulator (safety device) for a motorcycle used on my son's paper route. These are patented devices, but I would not worry about any risk of litigation. Not saying that I've actually built this device, or that I even have a son, of course :)

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Fresh design idea of a VAWT onto my house | 26 comments (26 topical, 0 editorial)

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