Apple is right to protect its iPad design patent

Posted by khess on Aug 10, 2011 7:12 PM EDT
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There was a time when holding a patent was a prestigious accomplishment. A patent used to be a respectable thing. Now it’s a dirty word. And, shame on anyone who protects their intellectual property–especially if it’s Apple.

Two of my fellow ZDNet colleagues (Rachel King and Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols) have given their respective opinions about Apple’s European Union injunction against Samsung’s Galaxy tablet computer. In summary, they are not amused. I, however, am taking Apple’s side in this battle. And, I might have to remind you that I’m an open source, Linux and anti-patent advocate. That said, I find Apple’s actions in this matter to be justifiable and reasonable.

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