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They didn't say Apple invented the iPhone. That was a counterfactual example to make a point. Also, the point counts even if Apple just patented enough to bloc
by Nevermark 3y ago
They didn't say Apple invented the iPhone. That was a counterfactual example to make a point.
Also, the point counts even if Apple just patented enough to block comparable phones.
The point: For the smartphone market, 20 years would be a very long effective time for any foundational or gatekeeping patents.
- hhshhhhjjjd 3y agoDidn't Samsung and Apple have a tiff over the shape of the phone? "Rectangle with rounded corners"