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* enyc
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<pkill9>
question: supposing it is economically viable to produce cases for the neo900 that are replicas of the n900's case, would it be legally viable? e.g. would it be infringing on any patents owned by Nokia (or now, microsoft)?
<nlhowell>
interesting question. Maybe depends on jurisdiction? Also, pragmatically speaking, it depends on them caring.
<nlhowell>
Patents would probably be just "design patents."
<xmn>
companies usually protect this kinds of things, not so much for small project. But for having a clear history for protect their IP and big project companies.
<xmn>
I would guess
<DocScrutinizer05>
there is no such thing like design patents. At very least for N900 case
<DocScrutinizer05>
N900 cases are abundance as spare parts aftermarket
<DocScrutinizer05>
except for a few key parts, like whole display slider and frame
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