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Re:A US judge rules Samsung 'infringed' Apple's auto-complet... by ryanhuff on Wednesday January 22, 2014 @09:48AM (#7102762)
Having auto-complete is not the issue. You have to look at the patent claims, which would describe a specific approach. In this case, it seems to involve Apple's specific approach to auto-complete when paired with a touch screen interface.
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Re:A US judge rules Samsung 'infringed' Apple's auto-complet... by bushido on Wednesday January 22, 2014 @09:58AM (#7102830)
That is true. AND even more infuriating.

I wonder if I could apply for a patent for sidebar designs and widgets (for increasing interactivity, customization, conversions etc.). Oh wait those have already been applied for and approved, for example:

https://www.google.com/patents/US8209622

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