Mower99

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   by Mower99 5y ago

   There have been significant changes to the U.S. patent system the past ~10 years. One of which is the ease, effectiveness, and costs of invalidating a patent. First, spend a couple of hours analyzing the Patent Claims. Often you'll d
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   by Mower99 5y ago

   -2 points? Did I say something incorrect or did I simply illuminate some unspeakable truth that strikes against the narrative what ycombinator editors are trying to convince readers of?
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   by Mower99 5y ago

   Patents actually incentivize innovation - not hurt it. Useful innovations are those which help society. Things that enable "standing on the shoulder of giants". Society values those innovations. Often, the simple innovations a
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   by Mower99 6y ago

   To understand you correctly, are you saying bankers&lawyers get drawn into acquiring startups? ...More about strategic interests than direct return on investment?
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   by Mower99 6y ago

   Interesting, and while I sense that you have legitimate experience and insight, I cannot help but feel this contradicts the reality that I see: Many startups originate in the U.S. and while many fail, some either become profitable or are ac