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Method and system for requesting prior art from the public in exchange for a reward

US8527355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2008
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/12
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is a method and system for requesting from at least one member of the public, information that teaches or describes a technology, or a technology covered by one or more claims of a patent, in exchange for a reward where the information received can be combined with an investment strategy and/or auctioned.

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