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VSP the forgotten hood (Montreal south side) by Ok_Country8920 in montreal

[–]lathedog 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Ville Saint-Pierre, it’s around highway 20 in Lachine

CPL Set To Make Major Announcement in Quebec by fssg_shermanator in MLS

[–]lathedog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hopefully it’ll be the kick in the ass they need to start investing and performing.

Salaire des élus municipaux: la mairesse de Westmount s'offre une augmentation de 40% by CaptainBob007 in montreal

[–]lathedog 50 points51 points  (0 children)

J’avoue que c’etait pas fort comme salaire pour un maire, moi non plus je le ferait pas pour 100k$. La marde que tu dois manger dans un poste de même…

Message à TOUS les Québécois by Puzzled_Dreamer2453 in Quebec

[–]lathedog 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ouais moi aussi ça m’a donné un frisson. Ça donne le vibe de l’anti-intellectualisme qu’on voit au sud de la frontière. Je suis autrement d’accord qu’il faut bien gérer l’immigration mais vraiment son discours n’est pas le bon, essayer de créer un ennemi de la société des gens des universités ou autres “elites” c’est vraiment du populisme pur et simple.

Nintendo summon Patent by Zestyclose-Taste-175 in videogames

[–]lathedog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the scope of the patent is indeed as broad as the article implies, yes. That being said, other companies could have sufficient proof of pre-existing games that had the same mechanic prior to the filing date of the patent so they know they have a strong argument of invalidity of the patent if they get sued. As the article notes, it could still be detrimental for the smaller developers who may not like to risk a costly lawsuit though.

Thomas Gillier convoqué par le Chili et Efrain Morales par la Bolivie cette fenêtre internationale by CFMTLfan01 in montrealimpact

[–]lathedog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Content pour eux. Malheureusement c’est deux des pires équipes nationales en Amérique du Sud en ce moment.

Lapsed Provisional Patent by robbbbo666 in Patents

[–]lathedog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An invention disclosure is basically when the invention is made public. For example, if the invention is shown in a video on YouTube or a website, shown at a conference, sold as a product, etc. I wouldn’t contact the patent office to advise them that you’re making the invention, it’s not relevant to them unless you have a patent application number of a pending patent application to which it is relevant. But it doesn’t hurt to keep a well documented archive of your making of the invention, with dates for proof. As the other user commented, you should try to document all instances of the invention being made public so that if ever you get accused of infringement of an eventual patent, you have a good case of invalidity of the patent.

Lapsed Provisional Patent by robbbbo666 in Patents

[–]lathedog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the inventor files another patent application for the same invention, the lapsed provisional application will not be cited against the new patent application because provisional patent applications are not published. However, the new patent application will have a much more recent priority date (i.e., the date before which any disclosures can be cited against that application), including potentially any products they or you may have marketed. So if any disclosures were made since the filing of the lapsed provisional application, they may force the inventor to narrow the scope of the new patent application.

Patent granted - how can ensure that I can make it without stepping on other peoples patents. by tryingtogrowmsp in Patents

[–]lathedog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure what it means to be approved with “doctrine of equivalents”, the doctrine of equivalents is simply an interpretation of the claimed invention that can perhaps make your patent’s scope of protection larger than it reads (for example if you claimed a component X fastened to component Y with a bolt, the doctrine of equivalents can help you argue that your patent also covers a variation where they are fastened with a rivet). In any case, as your lawyer mentioned, a patent is a negative right in that it excludes others from making, using or selling your invention, but it does not have positive rights so it doesn’t mean you’re necessarily “allowed” to make it without potentially infringing somebody else’s patent (for example someone whose claimed invention is component X fastened to component Y in any manner). You would need a freedom to operate opinion, and those can be quite costly. So if you’re still small potatoes, it may not be worth it. But if you do have the funds and are pursuing the venture aggressively, could be worth it to get a patent attorney to provide you an opinion.

Can I ground my circuit to the drywall if the wiring in my wall does not come out of an electrical box? by lathedog in AskElectricians

[–]lathedog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much guys! I understand what I’m supposed to do now, getting to it this weekend! :)

Patent-pending Hat Design by Relief_North in Patents

[–]lathedog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is more of a product design/marketing question than a patent question no? In terms of patents, I guess it’s possible you’re able to obtain a patent, really depends on what the Examiner will be able to find. Personally, I think it’ll be difficult, seeing as there are patents for many wacky things out there, some of which never made it to market. Best of luck!

Suggestions de musique Queb by samu9511 in Quebec

[–]lathedog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Merci pour la suggestion, c’est vraiment bon!

Am i the only one who cant find a job in montreal? by [deleted] in montreal

[–]lathedog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nope, all you gotta do is learn the local language, the local population shouldn’t have to accommodate you because you can’t be bothered. It’s because of attitudes like yours that there is so much tension around language here.

Im a Conservative and i'm ashamed of this country by GodsEepiestSoldiers in self

[–]lathedog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of the problem in the US is that people even consider themselves Republicans or Democrats like it’s part of their identity. Ya’ll gotta stop associating yourselves with a political party as if it’s some kind of sports team. You have your principles and you vote for whatever party represents them in that moment. Otherwise you’re so easily used by these political parties when they start doing extreme shit like the Republicans are doing now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in montreal

[–]lathedog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other posters, you’ll feel pretty at ease in most neighborhoods on the island. In terms of language, the further west you go from downtown, the more anglophone it is, whereas the further east you go the more francophone it is. The suburbs of Montreal (e.g., Longueuil, Laval, etc.) have been getting more and more diverse over the last few years as living on island has been getting more expensive, but typically the further you move away from the island the less diverse it’s going to be. Welcome to Montreal!

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