[citation][nom]eddieroolz[/nom]Let's get past our dislike for the usual Apple tactics, and look at the real problem here...of patent trolling.The system should be reformed so any patent would require a commercially viable product to be sold for some determined period of time, to allow the patent to be valid. This would eliminate this type of patent troll companies, at least.[/citation]
there need to be 2 patent systems, bug business ones, where they need a viable product, and consumer level, where they need a detailed schematic.
protects the extremely smart hobbiests and inventors not in corperat pockets, while allowing corporations some ability to protect their innovations....
there would be some leway for companies who are underfunded and cant produce the product in a timely manor. got to also look out for the little guys.