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That was always intended to be a reciprocal agreement, similar to the ones used in the software industry to defend against patent trolls. Tesla has a history of
by _ea1k 1y ago
That was always intended to be a reciprocal agreement, similar to the ones used in the software industry to defend against patent trolls. Tesla has a history of being very concerned about that type of behavior and its impact on their business.
I disagree with Tesla about this case at the moment, but the issues are very different.
- bigbadfeline 1y ago> That was always intended to be... [something else entirely] That's not what he said, anyone can invent excuses after the fact but that doesn't change the facts. Musk simply pulled the "Don't be evil" trick, in so many words. Oops, sorry, not being evil helps the competition - which has also been slapped with 150% tariff, just in case.
- _ea1k 1y agoIt is exactly what they said at the time: "Tesla will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology." They offered this statement along with a "good faith" patent pledge that required reciprocity. Just like the annual "robotaxis this year", nothing has changed. lol