• IllNess@infosec.pub
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      10 days ago

      Probably because it’s on a controller. It is fucking stupid.

      Payment terminal, can’t patent that. Payment terminal on a toaster? Yes you can patent that. Lol

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        9 days ago

        There’s supposed to be an inventive height. Obvious combinations aren’t patentable by law. But the patent offices are all stupid and just lets it happen and force people to take it to court.

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          At this point, it’s getting into findom territory. “Don’t want your toast to burn you disgusting pervert? You make such pathetic financial decisions. You should give that money to me instead, and maybe I’ll consider only burning your toast a little.”