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Ghitulescu · 12th June 2018, 07:44

Yes, it is possible (for Google to patent it).

However, they can sue smb. for infringements only for the "video" part.

Second however: if the examiner at USPTO would consider that inherently the generic algorithm would be practically tailored for video applications he might refuse it for obviousness. For instance, if the algorithm public papers disclose potential uses in video, then it may also be killed with novelty. It would pay for Duda to file a reasoned document before USPTO - I do not know how these things work there but it may be something he can use to draw the attention to his rights before the patent will be issued. If issued, it will then be costly to combat.

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Ghitulescu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 5,769	Yes, it is possible (for Google to patent it). However, they can sue smb. for infringements only for the "video" part. Second however: if the examiner at USPTO would consider that inherently the generic algorithm would be practically tailored for video applications he might refuse it for obviousness. For instance, if the algorithm public papers disclose potential uses in video, then it may also be killed with novelty. It would pay for Duda to file a reasoned document before USPTO - I do not know how these things work there but it may be something he can use to draw the attention to his rights before the patent will be issued. If issued, it will then be costly to combat. __________________ Born in the USB (not USA)