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non-patent holder can use those 5 year to improve the product in parallel (in shadow, without commercialization), so once those 5 year completes they can compet
by jsdeveloper 3y ago
non-patent holder can use those 5 year to improve the product in parallel (in shadow, without commercialization), so once those 5 year completes they can compete with the patent holders evolved product after 5 year.
it do not stops innovation, neither prolong human progression for too long.