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Re: LEGO's position on third party brick's
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 4 Apr 2002 02:17:39 GMT
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Steve Baker <SJBAKER1@AIRMAIL.avoidspamNET>
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John Gentilin wrote:
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> I am looking for information / contacts / polices / licensing that may
> be required to build and sell LEGO compatible components.
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> Any information would be helpful
I believe that the patents on the basic brick/stud technology expired
quite a few years ago - so you may just be able to do it.
However, there are patents on lots of the *other* Lego components - so
beware if you are planning more compatibility than just the stud-type
connector.
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