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But it seems USA has patents used for that purpose.

• maxerickson 8y ago
  The EU has patents. In the US, design patents also can't cover functional elements.
  • jazoom 8y ago
    I think you missed my point, which is readily understood by a quick scan of this website: https://www.eff.org/issues/stupid-patent-month https://www.eff.org/issues/stupid-patent-month
• YokoZar 8y ago
  Yes, but patents expire. A patent on the KitKat would have expired long ago.
  • jazoom 8y ago
    So do trademarks.