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I think it's because it had the word Apple when responding to a post about Google.
by psykovsky 11y ago
I think it's because it had the word Apple when responding to a post about Google.
- hemonthe 11y agoThat's a prior patent not prior art i.e. Apple hasn't used it in a product yet. Moreover Apple having a patent suggests Google applied for a patent for their own implementation to avoid getting sued by Apple. Apple has a history of litigation to stifle competition.
- IBM 11y agoIt appears patents can serve as prior art. http://www.ericksonlawgroup.com/law/patents/patentfaq/what-is-prior-art/ http://www.ericksonlawgroup.com/law/patents/patentfaq/what-i...