Three of the patents I was involved with at Coinbase finally have surfaced

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230344642A1/en

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230344641A1/en

https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2023212444A1/en

I know some other folks involved are around here on FC, dont want to dox tho 👀

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It's too bad the patent system exists.

I'm sorry you were forced to participate in it and are now suffering stockho syndrome.

Help is out there.

This is why strong IP is crucial for startups. Without it, there’s no protection from the big guys. Still isn’t over tho, if Biden doesn’t veto the ITC judgment Apple will appeal to the Federal Circuit. 

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/12/18/apple-watches-off-market-following-itc-ruling/id=170839/

Hey now, patents can be good for society sometimes!

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Yes, I can actually write code.

Hey now, patents can be good for society sometimes! 

https://warpcast.com/dberg/0x2b77153b

isn't it a wash since startups are equally hurt by the ability of the "big guys" to hunt them relentlessly through patent lawsuits?

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Idk how it balances out honestly. What other leverage does a startup like Masimo have though?

Not when Apple can easily poach your key employees and steal your trade secrets and inventions.

Nimbleness and ability to execute. It's not like Massimo is a tiny company.

Idk, from my understanding big tech mostly uses patents defensively. In this case specifically, Masimo did something truly innovative and they got completely ripped off. Also in this scenario, ITC lawsuits are relatively cheap and fast, so it’s not as big an advantage for large cos. It’s def a problem tho.

if they didn't have to worry about copyrights they would have the leverage of not needing to worry about that legal attack angle if they borrow inspiration from competitors

I tend to think any system built around litigation favors the incumbents because litigation is so expensive