Apple now holds the patent for rectangular device with rounded corners

52. anywherehome posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:35 14 2

Dont ask, just say "rotten, non-innovative and incompetent Apple" is a fact

74. Mxyzptlk posted on 08 Nov 2012, 10:31 4 33

Protecting your ip isn't incompetent or rotten.

77. lyndon420 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 11:06 11 2

So you think they deserve the right to anything rectangular with rounded corners?

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79. roldefol posted on 08 Nov 2012, 12:03 3 0

The basic criteria for a patent are that it be new and non-obvious. Given that a) We knew Apple was working on a tablet before the iPad was introduced and b) the 2007 iPod Touch and iPhone are rounded-off rectangles, is this design non-obvious?

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110. Peter98 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 17:42 0 0

I will say yes. Why they can't, other manufacturer no going to take it. You can also take copyright of your name.

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132. Nadr1212 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 21:17 4 0

Go f**k my grandma's cow, Apple
PS try not to sue it for having round toes!!!

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82. Sniggly posted on 08 Nov 2012, 12:18 10 2

So if Microsoft had applied for and gotten the patent instead (they had tablet PCs as early as 2002 that were rectangles with rounded corners) you would say the same thing?

By the way, the nanosecond I saw your post in the free Google services post I knew you would be here saying something in support of this.

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86. jmoita2 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 13:07 8 1

Ok, I'm running to the US Patent Office to apply for a patent on "round,black in color rubber made objects". Now all tire manufacturers past,present and future will have to pay me!!! Is that Apple's line of reasoning?

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151. paulislegend posted on 19 Nov 2012, 08:50 0 0

I like your style, sir. Many thumbs up to you.

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83. Lboogey6 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 12:28 6 2

i was interested in hearing a reply to justify backing this up. basically you want Ford to have all other vehicles stopped and any other first creator to seize the ability for growth and competition? this isn't just a feature or gesture its a design so simple that otherwise youre ok with people having to by triangle, round, or pentagon shaped devices if they don't want apple. i hate to say it but you're an idiot i didn;t want to go there but as im typing you just said hitler had every right to weed out any other options

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92. Zero0 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 14:17 8 1

When searching the USPTO's registry, I found that no one has yet patented "a method for obtaining oxygen for use in cellular respiration." Upon this discovery, I promptly filed for said patent. Within a matter of years, I will sue no fewer than 7 billion people for violation of my patent.

All this, because protecting my completely original idea is perfectly moral.

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104. darac posted on 08 Nov 2012, 17:05 2 5

You don't know what intellect is, retard

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113. bayusuputra posted on 08 Nov 2012, 18:14 5 0

but behaving like a douchebag is..

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122. GENERAL-LEVY (banned) posted on 08 Nov 2012, 19:28 4 0

Another Taco50

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123. jroc74 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 19:51 2 1

So...Apple created the rectangle. Thats what you are saying?

Please take a look at pic 4...and tell me Apple isnt insane. At some point....even the most blind follower has to see thru the Distortion Field...

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138. darkdroid posted on 08 Nov 2012, 23:45 2 0

u blind hypocrite ..you cant even see how insanely brainwashed you are

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65. PhenomFaz posted on 08 Nov 2012, 09:12 5 0

meh...its getting tiring how hard Apple is trying to make a quick buck....its pretty clear that they realize they're on their decline because of their attitude...
Apple enough already....just make a winner device...I am sure everybody loves a good device if you can provide the customers with one!

Just try suing Google and the whole Android community...I would love to see that

87. GENERAL-LEVY (banned) posted on 08 Nov 2012, 13:20 2 0

Who cares, rectangle with ugly curves look ugly.

16. sarb009 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 07:04 16 0

Yeah this is the limit of stupidity or u can say it has been crossed by apple and patent office

21. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 08 Nov 2012, 07:12 15 0

Stupidity on one side, greed and arrogance on the other.

54. Nathan_ingx posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:36 3 0

Come to look at it...those pictures look better than the real thing!! :D (sarcasm)!!
But i'm really sick and tired of the patent system spoiling everything!!

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106. JeffdaBeat posted on 08 Nov 2012, 17:14 4 0

Finally, the blame is being placed in the correct place. We can argue up and down about Apple's lawsuits, but in reality, the beef should be with the patent office that allows this crap to go through. Not for a moment would I have awarded Apple this patent.

109. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 08 Nov 2012, 17:31 1 0

Getting the patent is one thing, using it in malicious manners is another. Apple is not innocent in some of their lawsuits, they are using patents to bully opposition and just because they had them awarded from the patent office doesn't make it right.

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19. Muhannad posted on 08 Nov 2012, 07:09 16 0

That's because they're getting paid, money has found its way around the patent office.

30. shy2papa posted on 08 Nov 2012, 07:29 6 1

They might as well patent the word Air also no device should have the word Air, in-short why no patent the mobile industry while you are at it.

This is really really stupid

43. SGSatlantis posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:12 2 0

Yeah and then Nike would pay Apple royalties, like no more then 35$.

45. paulislegend posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:26 6 0

This is absolutely what is wrong with the patent office...THIS PATENT IS CRIMINAL. I don't understand why the regulations on what is being patented isn't made to be more specific??? for instance... why isn't the corner radius a requirement??

how can such a non specific patent be passed when there is prior art already in existence... why is Google's drop down notification tray still pending!!!!!

46. PAPINYC (limited) 4 days ago posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:28 2 0

I find this story iRRelevant.

Moreover, my long-@$$ story short, it is an abomiNattion of U.S. tax dollars to allow the U.S.P.T.O. to grant the application.

70. paulyyd posted on 08 Nov 2012, 10:06 0 4

Lol how old are you? like 12 right? you sound mad brosef

73. PAPINYC (limited) 4 days ago posted on 08 Nov 2012, 10:27 1 0

Wrong, I'm 15; 12 is never a good year.

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101. JGuinan007 posted on 08 Nov 2012, 16:00 2 0

This just shows how bad our patent system in the US really is.

107. ogy_dogy posted on 08 Nov 2012, 17:19 0 0

Might have aswell patented a blank piece of paper ...

13. RaKithAPeiRiZ posted on 08 Nov 2012, 06:56 3 0

I think this is aimed at the Nexus 7 mostly

51. Nathan_ingx posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:34 3 1

That might just happen if Apple start manufacturing cars!!

102. Googlethis posted on 08 Nov 2012, 16:30 1 0

Don't give them ideas they just might start doing that Imagine A smart car with a giant apple logo on the side both in white and black with no windows. lol

108. Nathan_ingx posted on 08 Nov 2012, 17:30 1 0

In that case, i can predict that Apple will patent 4 circular tires, 2 on each sides one right behind the other.
Adding to that will be a 2X drive...and the 4X drive will be the luxury version. iDrive.

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139. pegasso posted on 08 Nov 2012, 23:49 0 0

Apple is better than RIM?

you must be :
a) rabid isheep in disguise
b) 12 years old "alay"
c) smoking crack

40. shuaibhere posted on 08 Nov 2012, 07:57 4 1

USA Court room 2020....
Apple: sir! Ford infringe on our wheel patent.
Ford: sir! it isn't fair...wheel can't be patented....
Apple: but rounded wheel can be...
Judge: from now ford cars are banned...
He he he...

56. rallyguy posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:37 2 1

That's why I won't buy their products. Those that do only support their effort.

57. rallyguy posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:42 2 0

The patent office has sold out.

http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/09/technology/patent_reform_bill/index.htm

115. networkdood posted on 08 Nov 2012, 18:34 0 0

Well, not sure it is helping - here is more info on that bill/act -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leahy-Smith_America_Invents_Act

28. PapaSmurf posted on 08 Nov 2012, 07:26 9 0

Do you now understand why half the site hates Apple? Its because of s**t like this. USPTO needs a change in 2013.

41. darkkjedii posted on 08 Nov 2012, 08:02 1 3

I don't agree with everything apple does dude. I jus don't get caught up n corporate BS that doesn't pay me.

84. wumberpeb posted on 08 Nov 2012, 12:35 1 0

It may not "pay" you, but it certainly will affect every company who has to design or innovate out of fear of falling within the now rapidly expanding boundaries of Apple's design patents infringement. Nobody should copy anyone, and there's plenty of room for anyone to play nicely together, but granting this patent for Apple effectively makes the sandbox a bit smaller...

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