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Message: [QUOTE="George Neuner, post: 607042"] DISCLAIMER - I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY You absolutely don't own the idea. A patent gives rights to a particular expression or implementation of an idea and to derivatives based on that expression or implementation. Other expressions of the idea are still possible as are other uses. Algorithms are considered mathematics and are not patentable. A patent can only apply to the particular use of an algorithm for a specific purpose as a step in a specific application (or range of similar applications). There may be non-infriging direct uses of the algorithm as well as non-infriging uses for derivatives of the algorithm. It all depends on how clever you are at coming up with novel uses for your idea and how clever your attorney is at covering those uses and their derivatives in the patent claims. If you have questions consult an IP attorney. DISCLAIMER - I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY I don't think so either. George [/QUOTE]