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Originally Posted by WiredGuy
Even if they lose it, I doubt it would hurt them at all. Anyone can replicate it and do a small tweak and not be liable for royalties.
WG
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Not really. Utility patents have what are known as "claims." A patent can have one or dozens or hundreds. In the case of this particular patent, there are 29 claims. If a person infringes on any 1 of those claims, that person is liable for patent infringement. You have to get around the specific claims.