[cachemoney]

If two people independently invent something at about the same time, does that mean it's obvious to someone skilled in the art?

In those scenarios, I'd like to see both patents thrown out.

[tzs]

> If two people independently invent something at about the same time, does that mean it's obvious to someone skilled in the art?

No. If it was you would have dozens or hundreds of simultaneous inventors, not just two.

[billswift]

If it was actually obvious, most people wouldn't pay the fees to file. Just the rip-off artists hoping for a big score.