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Simo Sorce wrote:
> Seem that godado (www.godado.it) claim to have a patent on search
> engines and is trying to stop other site from offering search
> capabilities in their own sites.
> 
> Uk patent: GB2362971
> EPO request n: 01112245.4

The EP patent is only A2, and as far as understand that means it is not 
yet granted:

    http://register.epoline.org/espacenet/regviewer?AP=EP20010112245

> Here some info from one of the victimis (italian only):
> http://www.portalino.it/contenzioso/frontpage.html
> 
> Here the JPG of the letter sent:
> http://www.portalino.it/contenzioso/materiale/godado1.jpg

Seems the GB patent is granted though.

//Erik

