A company that has spent time and money researching something has the right to protect its interests. In the case of Apple, they have been working on UI's since the early 1980's. It is what makes a Mac a Mac and therefore is a major part of their company. They have the right to protect it by any means necessary. Now, I'm not so sure how I feel about this whole theme patent but I strongly believe that they have a right to protect their property. And if they can prove that they have had the idea for themes since the 1980's, before anyone else, then I believe that they should have the rights to it. If you don't like the patent laws then go do something about it. Don't just sit here whining every time a new patent turns up.
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A company that has spent time and money researching something has the right to protect its interests. In the case of Apple, they have been working on UI's since the early 1980's. It is what makes a Mac a Mac and therefore is a major part of their company. They have the right to protect it by any means necessary. Now, I'm not so sure how I feel about this whole theme patent but I strongly believe that they have a right to protect their property. And if they can prove that they have had the idea for themes since the 1980's, before anyone else, then I believe that they should have the rights to it. If you don't like the patent laws then go do something about it. Don't just sit here whining every time a new patent turns up.