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		ryanhuff on Oct 8, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple Files Patent for In-App Purchases In this particular case, protecting itself (Apple) could mean protecting iPhone developers.

burgerbrain on Oct 8, 2011 [–]

My point is that if the only "legitimate" purpose of patents is to counteract the illegitimate purpose, the proper solution is to do away entirely.

alexqgb on Oct 9, 2011 | [–]

<slow clap>

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