note renodino Hmmm. An interesting interpretation. I suppose,
given a narrow interpretation of the patent application in
question, you're correct, in that DBD/DBIx::Chart attempts to
conform to existing SQL syntax as much as possible, whereas the
patent attempts to create whole new syntax elements for SQL.
However, patents (esp. software patents) don't seem to be
written for narrow interpretation, so I think it behooves me to
file a prior art claim, since either <p> <ol> <li>You're right:
in which case, its important that the patent office dismiss my
claim of prior art so any users of DBD/DBIx::Chart needn't worry
about future claims of infringement, since it predates the
patent filing, and has been ruled unrelated by the patent
office</li> <li>I'm right: in which case, its important that the
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