Re:Hardware fix for Dell “AC power adapter could not be dete...
by catalogia on Tuesday May 26, 2020 @11:53AM
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Even if it doesn't hold up in court, it may still be a deterrent to any company looking to produce compatible parts. Shipments of their product could very plausibly be stopped at customs then held up for years until the court case is won.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_v._Accolade
I read it like Sega was on their way to losing the appeal, so they settled it out of court.