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Google Patents Its Home Page
theodp writes "A week after new USPTO Director David Kappos pooh-poohed the idea that a lower patent allowance rate equals higher quality, Google was granted a patent on its Home Page. Subject to how the design patent is enforced, Google now owns the idea of having a giant search box in the middle of the page, with two big buttons underneath and several small links nearby. And you doubted Google's commitment to patent reform, didn't you?"
Or... it's a cunning ploy to show how idiotic Patents are in this day-and-age.
It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for being subtle.
In retaliation, goatse has now patented mooning, and also all images of anuses.
That's not evil, that's a public service.
So next time I hear someone talk about intelligent design, I'm going to ask them to show me God's patents.
I have rabies. I can't help it.
Nerd rage is the funniest rage.
Google doesn't have to spend money to defend a patent suit in East Texas. It would be cheaper for them to buy East Texas.