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This is how I interpreted it. It doesn't seem to patent a feature in as much as Swift itself. This actually seems quite legitimate from a 'patentability' stan
by anonuser123456 8y ago
This is how I interpreted it. It doesn't seem to patent a feature in as much as Swift itself.
This actually seems quite legitimate from a 'patentability' standpoint. The precise mix of features coupled with syntax would definitely be patentable under existing law.
This does make it risky to implement a competing compiler however.
- 3JPLW 8y ago> This does make it risky to implement a competing compiler however. Unless, of course, you can satisfy the terms of the license and include the copyright/license and a list of changes (which is indeed a little strange if it's actually a fresh implementation). That said, if you're needing to provide the same license, then you might as well fork it and not worry about starting from scratch.
- int_19h 8y agoRemember that each claim stands by itself, unless it explicitly evokes another claim.