Digital BW, The Print

> From: Dana H. Myers
> 
> It's what patent law is all about; you craft an invention
> and spend the time and money to patent it, you get protection 
> in return.  Further, if a patent holder doesn't vigorously 
> defend their patent claim, this can be used to invalidate the 
> patent.  That's likely why Epson goes to the expense to 
> litigate on infringement that is likely inconsequential to 
> their business - if they don't do this, then HP or some 
> Chinese knock-off could infringe and then win in court, which 
> would have a huge impact on Epson's business.

What I don't understand is why no one has mentioned the possibility of
licensing from Epson. I would think they'd be willing to to do that for some
reasonable amount, like a buck a cart or something. Makers of cheap ink for
people who want to print web pages wouldn't be able to afford it, but I
don't care about them. I care about people who sell "fine art" inksets that
provide some advantage over Epson, such as the B&W inksets everyone uses
here. I don't really care if they cost a bit more than Epson carts, because
price isn't why I buy them.

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Ciao,               Paul D. DeRocco
Paul                mailto:pderocco@ix.netcom.com