Though I hear what you`re saying and it does make sense.... Assuming EDIG went to the trouble of performing patent search and extensive patent analysis prior to applying for their patent (which would be the right way to go about it to assure your idea is something unique and ultimately patentable), wouldn`t ``patent pending`` be good enough? I mean, we can license proprietary technology, preferably fully protected by patent but not by absolute necessity. So what I`m saying is that it seems possible (and probable) that the technology could be licensed with appropriate protection included in the licensing agreement (language which is probably in the ``boiler plate`` agreemnet whether the technology is patented or not). I don`t see this as a hold up.... Whatcha think? Others?

SGE