Big Cos will stop publishing research. Typically today they file a patent before presenting research at conventions, etc. Gadget manufactuers would also obfusc

Big Cos will stop publishing research. Typically today they file a patent before presenting research at conventions, etc. Gadget manufactuers would also obfuscate or hide design features to make it harder for their inventions to be copied. Also, I imagine, in the absence of patent protection, trade secret or non-compete laws would be more onerous.