Ok, do we make some concrete steps agains this violation? We can contact fsf as listed on this page and I'm sure that they know how to act in such situations.
Absolutely. This guy has his company in Texas, and in Texas you don't screw around with patent violations. Those lawyers are hungry, mean, and smart.
Let me reiterate, and I will say it 3 times so there is no mistake:
If his "universalBuilder" causes some harm to a paying customer, you (as author) might be held responsible.
If his "universalBuilder" causes some harm to a paying customer, you (as author) might be held responsible.
If his "universalBuilder" causes some harm to a paying customer, you (as author) might be held responsible.
Remember I said those lawyers are hungry, mean, and smart? They can be just as mean, hungry, and smart for him, as well as for you.
The people listed as "developers" on C::B should put their heads together NOW. Come up with $500 and retain a lawyer in Ft. Worth, Texas. Do it BEFORE this bozo does it. A fight in law is usually the same as a fight in an alley ... the guy to land the first punch has a big advantage.
By the way ... normal lawyers fees in the U.S. vary between $200 to $500 per hour. A retainer of $500 is average. Also, by common convention, the initial consultation is free. Get on the web, find a lawyer in Ft. Worth that looks good to you, and call him on the phone. Explain the problem (he will want you to e-mail web-page addresses to him), and have him file an injunction in court as fast as possible.
You may have to come up with a few thousand dollars before it is all resolved, but the (same) lawyer will file in court to have that guy pay you back all your legal fees.
Ringo