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This is a wonderful idea. Patent obnoxious inventions to prevent anyone from implementing them.

• noisy_boy 2y ago
  Nothing stops others from licensing them.
  • x3y1 2y ago
    In the US at least, it would be the patent holder’s choice if they want to license their patent (in most situations, if I understand correctly). When I patent advertising on vegetables, I won’t let anyone license it.
    • uvesten 2y ago
      Like this? https://www.schweizerbauer.ch/markt-preise/marktmeldungen/laser-logo-auf-obst-und-gemuese/ https://www.schweizerbauer.ch/markt-preise/marktmeldungen/la... (Sorry, article is in german, it’s about laser-engraved fruits and vegetables. I’ve seen a few in the stores around here… (Switzerland))
    • graemep 2y ago
      They do no have to license it, but they probably will. It will probably be included in cross-licensing agreements.
  • FerretFred 2y ago
    Driving along in (say) a Datsun, and suddenly hearing an ad saying"wouldn't you rather be driving a cool new Ford?"
  • ziofill 2y ago
    All the better if you are the one holding the patent ^^ (just kidding)