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This judgement says nothing about innovation. Note to whiners: copying isn't innovation. Apple innovate (and have exceptional design taste), that is why they ar
by epo 14y ago
This judgement says nothing about innovation. Note to whiners: copying isn't innovation. Apple innovate (and have exceptional design taste), that is why they are successful. Samsung just produce thinly disguised, poorly made knock-offs. Samsung have history, before the iPhone Samsung made Blackberry knock-offs, its what they do.
The important aspect here is that Apple went after the most obvious plagiarist (and softest target) first. Now there is a precedent, Google were the most blatant IP thieves and I have no doubt (nor do Google) that Apple are just warming up for the big game.
- alphadogg 14y agoApple innovates? I always get conceptual whiplash from people who say this combined with Jobs' quote about how "good artists copy, great artists steal". I guess it should be expanded to "good artists copy, great artists steal, and successful, artsy companies use trade dress protections".
- DrHankPym 14y agoObviously, you didn't look at all the designs Apple claims are copies. Unless you believe Apple invented the mobile phone, I don't think you can just claim that this isn't preventing innovation.