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by markokocic 5288 days ago
Yes you can[1], and you should if that patent affects your business.

The whole point of public patent application is that the competitors have time to oppose it if there's no reason for that patent to be granted.

And that's what a lot of non-tech companies are already doing.

[1]http://www.fishiplaw.com/faqs/cat/opposing-patents/36/