Can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between components of a program (loops, specific API calls) and components of real world object X (a bridge, a house, etc)?
Would the US patent office allow a pipe making company to patent a 5' pipe then allow that company to sue a pipe company that made a 10' pipe.
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Can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between components of a program (loops, specific API calls) and components of real world object X (a bridge, a house, etc)? Would the US patent office allow a pipe making company to patent a 5' pipe then allow that company to sue a pipe company that made a 10' pipe. All this world need are smarter lawyers!