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2006-04-07
That's clear, of course. There is a certain risk, and the attack is predictable on arrival.
Still, I guess, they don't tend to invest many years of hard work just to get a legal suicide after all. There are many ways to cover themselves. I'm sure they have some lawyers to consult to, and the audit is also a part of covering.
Just as a note: Software patents are practically US-only. There is a big world outside that does not and probably will not accept patents for codes, algorhytms nor software methods.
As a summary, even though they surely will have some difficulties, they probably will have enough air to live on if they ever reach the release.