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It seems to be a stupid misunderstanding: Apple is not patenting these guys' application, they're using it as an example for a product that could consume their
by coverband 16y ago
It seems to be a stupid misunderstanding: Apple is not patenting these guys' application, they're using it as an example for a product that could consume their patentable process.
- patrickaljord 16y agoRegardless, it's still a stupid patent.
- barrkel 16y agoI don't see any good reason to include a highly recognizable likeness for a third party's app in the patent without their consent, however. There's a reason things like example.com, NorthWind etc. exist.
- lzw 16y agoIt is one of the requirements of the patent process. This is why Apple uses the shape of an iPhone or an iPod in their patents, as they are required to provide examples.