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> I don't believe game mechanics are patentable in the United States They are. But it’s rarely done. And even more rarely enforced.
by forrestthewoods 2y ago
> I don't believe game mechanics are patentable in the United States
They are. But it’s rarely done. And even more rarely enforced.
- Ekaros 2y agoGains from enforcing them likely are not great. And games in general are massive pit of potential prior-art... I would guess that if any of the big publishers attacked someone else people would willingly point out something prior-art just to spite those big companies.