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Jason,

 

As I mentioned in my Epimedium post, I am currently involved in such a

patent case. I don't think we have to worry about the scenario you

describe. As long as we can prove that a medicinal has been in use

prior to a certain date, it cannot be patented. In fact, the U.S.

Patent Office denied a patent for a component of one of our meds for

just this reason.

 

Unfortunately, because I am bound by a nondisclosure agreement, I

can't say much more about this. But not to worry.

 

Bob