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Right, but why would anyone file a patent on stolen IP? It would both defeat the purpose of stealing the IP in the first place, and put a target on their backs.
by manuelabeledo 4y ago
Right, but why would anyone file a patent on stolen IP? It would both defeat the purpose of stealing the IP in the first place, and put a target on their backs.
- AMerrit 4y agoThis sounds more like a case of an ambitious dummy being prodded into being a stooge that leaks IP rather than purposeful espionage on his part.
- ISL 4y agoIf it provides cover for another entity, it could have value. "Hey, we licensed that patent from $(thief). We thought it was legit! We're innocent. All the liability for our infringement falls on $(thief)."
- lazyeye 4y agoPicking flowers, making honey https://www.aspi.org.au/report/picking-flowers-making-honey https://www.aspi.org.au/report/picking-flowers-making-honey
- pyuser583 4y agoI just had a conversation with a military police officer. He said one one of the ways they catch soldiers who go AWOL is to show up when they file for veterans benefits.