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> I can't imagine what sort of BS patents they were churning out for an engineer to be able to have 2-3 a week Valuable IP often has several implementations. W
by lettergram 8y ago
> I can't imagine what sort of BS patents they were churning out for an engineer to be able to have 2-3 a week
Valuable IP often has several implementations. When I go through the process of parenting something, usually 3 - 5 different ways to accomplish similar goals are patented. Building a patent moat if you will.
Further, not all patents need to be highly valuable. Volume almost matters as much as quality, because you’re less likely to be sued if you have the ability to counter sue with 2000 patents. Each patent infringement needs to be defended which costs thousands a piece.
When Samsung and Apple started going at it. It woke up most of the larger companies to that. BS or not, still value if they have an semblance of an idea