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It seems as though there are exactly two reasons to get a patent. To troll people with, and to protect yourself from the first. It's about time we just did aw
by burgerbrain 15y ago
It seems as though there are exactly two reasons to get a patent.
To troll people with, and to protect yourself from the first.
It's about time we just did away with the entire system.
- ryanhuff 15y agoIn this particular case, protecting itself (Apple) could mean protecting iPhone developers.
- burgerbrain 15y agoMy point is that if the only "legitimate" purpose of patents is to counteract the illegitimate purpose, the proper solution is to do away entirely.
- alexqgb 15y ago<slow clap>