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jm@jmason.org (Justin Mason) writes:

> Sounds a lot like TMDA to me. :( Filing date is July 26, 2001,
> granted May 16, 2002.
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> TMDAers, have you seen this before?

No, but thanks for pointing it out.

> I'd presume TMDA is prior art, but still, it could be troublesome...

Yup.  TMDA's core functionality was fully established before even the
filing date.

Anyone with experience in this area have a recommendation on whether
this should be pursued or not?

