FlightPrep in the Left Seat on Patent

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Key Takeaways:

  • FlightPrep's patent for online flight planning, though imperfect, is deemed robust enough to defend against challenges.
  • Patent attorney and pilot Lionel Lavenue generally views patents as beneficial.
  • Lavenue suggests it would be difficult for challengers to successfully fight FlightPrep's patent.
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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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