Re:Raspberry Pi 4 can finally boot directly from USB
by javajosh on Saturday September 19, 2020 @11:34AM
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IANAL, but it would seem that the more documentation you release on your patented product the MORE you are protected, since it becomes less likely that they independently discovered your solution.
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Re:Raspberry Pi 4 can finally boot directly from USB
by salawat on Sunday September 20, 2020 @01:22PM
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I think the issue is more one less of Broadcom wanting protection as much as having a chip foundry and selling chips, but not wishing to risk a legion of Non-Practicing Entities combing through their implementations with a fine tooth comb and a portfolio of held semiconductor IP.