
Originally Posted by
MDR-V300
I think a lot of people get patents just because they can. It's cool to say 'our patented design', so the patent clerks are kept busy. The abundance of patents on arguably identical concepts created by this situation is, of course, what keeps the patent attorneys busy. It's a wonderful world.
Agreed ... a smart marketing tool, but thats about it.
Brian
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