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Old 02-07-2010, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron99 View Post
The issue is that this patent is going to harm the growth of LED lighting and innovation. Most small aquarium lighting companies will not want to pay royalties to Orbitec and it's a dodgy patent in many people's opinion. If Orbitec gets the continuation allowed they will be able to control all aquarium LED lighting except for moonlights. I don't think that will be a good thing for the hobby.
One simple sticker on your proposed LED fixture would solve the whole patent issue.

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