Language syntax

From: A.Cloos (a.cloos_at_mail.dk)
Date: 02/03/04 

Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 20:33:59 +0100

        Hi all.

I am considering writing my own compiler for a language I know very well. I
may even release the result under GNU if the result looks promising. There
is just one question I need to have sorted out before I start on the
project. Is there any possibility that the language is patented or
otherwise protected. To iterate, can I write a compiler for any language I
like, without getting into legal trouble ?.

                Thanks in advance.

                A.Cloos

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