11 ms·
Apple has in the past sued other accessory makers that reused recycled Apple parts for patent infringement. http://appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/21/apple_sue
by dangrossman 12y ago
Apple has in the past sued other accessory makers that reused recycled Apple parts for patent infringement.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/21/apple_sues_hypermac_accessory_maker_over_magsafe_ipod_cables.html http://appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/21/apple_sues_hyperma...
- mmastrac 12y agoDidn't pg specifically call them lawsuit-proof? Edit: s/lawsuit/apple/: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7460204 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7460204 Also, I believe that your link was specifically related to them building their own MagSafe connectors rather than they current business model that involves severing an existing charger.
- kalleboo 12y ago> I believe that your link was specifically related to them building their own MagSafe connectors From his link: > Instead of mimicking Apple's patented MagSafe connectors, Sanho's products actually rely on recycled official MagSafe products made by Apple. "Our charging cables use original Apple MagSafe connectors for maximum compatibility," the company's website reads The issue is that even if they're right, nobody can afford to defend themselves in the face of the financial might of Apple's lawyers. And Apple can just refuse to sell to them/their suppliers - that's fully in their right.