> if someone else finds a permanent protection, then people will stop using your product and start using his Whoever creates the permanent solution is likely t

> if someone else finds a permanent protection, then people will stop using your product and start using his Whoever creates the permanent solution is likely to maximise profits, charging a premium which people may begrudgingly pay to not have the inconvenience of renewing their protection. I expect there would be a balance point for those who can afford and those who cannot.