FlightPrep in the Left Seat on Patent

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Key Takeaways:

  • FlightPrep's patent for online flight planning, though not flawless, is likely strong enough to resist challenges.
  • According to patent attorney Lionel Lavenue, patents are generally beneficial, and those attempting to invalidate this specific patent face a difficult battle.
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FlightPrep’s patent on online flight planning isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t have to be to fend off challenges. IFR editor and Aviation Consumer contributor Jeff Van West spoke with patent attorney and pilot Lionel Lavenue about how patents are generally a good thing and how difficult it might be for those fighting this one to win.

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