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So you think it's good practice for Apple to pull apps based simply on an accusation of patent infringement by a competitor? Yes, it's Apple's playground. But
by krschultz 14y ago
So you think it's good practice for Apple to pull apps based simply on an accusation of patent infringement by a competitor?
Yes, it's Apple's playground. But that doesn't mean they won't receive bad PR, lost sales, and a public backlash based on a boneheaded policy.
- pooriaazimi 14y agoIn this case? Probably no. Generally? Yes. You clone my app (that I've spent months creating) and sell it for 0.99 instead on 2.99. Now, I'm not rich and can't afford a lawyer or a lengthy lawsuit; it would ruin me. I want your app removed from the store NOW, and the manager of the store MUST have the right to judge what is right or wrong without a court order (that could take months and ruin businesses).
- krschultz 14y agoWhy can't I clone your app? Who said the first person to do anything has the right to it forever? Isn't Pepsi a clone of Coke? It's not exactly the same recipe, but functionally it's pretty damn close.