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[–] db2@lemmy.world 71 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Because they can't patent it and troll everyone else for money.

[–] AbackDeckWARLORD@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

What are some examples of Apple being patent trolls? Genuine question

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They quite literally tried to claim that they invented the rectangle with rounded corners....

https://www.engine.is/news/category/in-apple-v-samsung-scotus-sided-with-reason-over-rounded-corners

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