Q: Does molex have a current patent on depinners
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In general, patents on specific products like depinners can expire after 20 years from the filing date, so even if Molex was granted patents on depinner inventions in the past, it's possible those patents are no longer in force now if they were filed over 20 years ago. The patent landscape can also evolve over time as new patents are filed and old ones expire.
To get a definitive answer, I would recommend:
1) Searching the USPTO patent database and other public patent search engines for patents assigned to Molex that mention depinners/depinning. This could surface relevant active and expired patents.
2) Contacting Molex directly to inquire if they claim any current patent rights covering depinners. Companies will often clarify their patent coverage on specific products if asked.
3) Consulting with a patent attorney or agent to have them conduct a professional patent search and provide a legal opinion on Molex's possible depinner patent coverage.
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