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China didn't demand the schematics out of altruism - they did it so they can copy the product and release their own. It's standard operating procedure for doin
by lp0_on_fire 5y ago
China didn't demand the schematics out of altruism - they did it so they can copy the product and release their own. It's standard operating procedure for doing business in that country.
- notch656a 5y agoI don't doubt it; but schematics, while incredibly useful for repair, are only a sliver of the piece of the puzzle to manufacturing something.
- andrei_says_ 5y agoCould you point to China’s version of said product? This sounds a bit like FUD to me. Schematics do not always 100% lead to stolen and reproduced IP.
- jahewson 5y agoMore style than substance but the blazon disregard for IP is clear: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/fancy-a-chinese-interpretation-of-a-john-deere/ https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/fancy-a-chinese-interpr...
- andrei_says_ 5y agoYes, in general. I was asking specifically about the tractor clones.