Apple isn't successful because they have a crapload of patents, they are successful because they build a great product, a great brand and a great ecosystem. Th

Apple isn't successful because they have a crapload of patents, they are successful because they build a great product, a great brand and a great ecosystem. This Apple win helps Apple marginally and hurts the consumer significantly. To be honest, I'm not sure why fanboys even like this - Apple products improve when there is competition, and all innovation is iterative.