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For a govt mandated feature, FRAND rules would apply, so it wouldn't be any different than all of the patents Samsung or Nokia hold on tech like LTE (for instan
by SEJeff 12y ago
For a govt mandated feature, FRAND rules would apply, so it wouldn't be any different than all of the patents Samsung or Nokia hold on tech like LTE (for instance)
- phkahler 12y agoIt still creates a market for more hardware, weather patents apply or not. For the vehicle manufacturers it creates another barrier to entry in the market.
- thrillgore 12y agoBut the barriers for entry are already high due to regulatory concerns, safety concerns, marketing, and the cartel-like nature of the automotive business.