cuca_de_chumbo

    * an idea-kernel that would be the excellent
      basis for a new startup
    * good documented prior-art (in the form of the
      lapsed patent applications) that probably are
      decent enough to defend against patent trolls
    * I'm at the point in my professional career
      where I want to pursue these ideas
    * >>> the fact that if I were any other person,
      with no prior association with the former
      startup or acquiring large company, coming
      across these lapsed patents, I could implement
      them unencumbered and have good protection
      (though I could not prevent others from
      implementing the same)
    * >>> since I worked on the original IP ...
      I might have some obligation to the "acquiring
      large company", though they likely would care
      only if I were to (a) be extremely successful;
      or (b) use the lapsed patent applications as
      defense in a patent lawsuit

    * build a prototype
    * talk to potential investors and potential customers
    * engage a patent lawyer to discuss possible
      licensing arrangements (or outright permission)
      to work on the I.P. with "large acquiring co"
    * hope for the best

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    ... i.e., seeing a woman's ankle