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Re:After years of trying, the U.S. government may mandate sa... by kevin_thibedeau on Tuesday April 09, 2024 @08:19PM (#39985685)
Saw Stop's original patents are expiring. Reaxx will come back on the market and there will be a superior alternative that doesn't self-destruct. Saw Stop defending their patents during their period of exclusivity is the entire point of the patent system. There is no reason to vilify them for it when they used it to launch a successful business.
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Re:After years of trying, the U.S. government may mandate sa... by DopplerSmell on Tuesday April 09, 2024 @08:45PM (#39985824)
There is a huge difference between defending a patent in a free market and regulatory capture mandating a product.

The patent system is not very compatible with highly regulated markets, it changes the game from choosing to buy something innovative to a non-voluntary overreach.

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