If Google had patented the omnibar, or something about Maps, then sure. Of course, Google didn't, or they'd be suing so fast your head would spin. Say what you

If Google had patented the omnibar, or something about Maps, then sure. Of course, Google didn't, or they'd be suing so fast your head would spin. Say what you will about the US patent system, it's the playing field we're on. I would be first to line up against the USPTO (and I'm named on several bullshit patents, some, yes, from my time at Apple), but until that day, we play by the rules or we pay out.