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But broad patents aren't valid. Well, not in theory. In practice you're right.
by moomin 10y ago
But broad patents aren't valid. Well, not in theory. In practice you're right.
- jb613 10y agobroad != overly broad It's a balancing act between a patent that is worthwhile to own yet still novel+non-obvious. Overly broad means prior art exists that can be used to invalidate. If none could be found then it means patent is valid.