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Apple Gets a Patent War for Christmas, Europe's Ability to Hijack the Regulatory Process, Systemic Questions After Adobe-Figma

Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

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Discussion on discomfort with unelected body making decisions, challenges with patent granting, and the Apple versus Epic Games case

This chapter explores the discomfort with unelected bodies making impactful decisions, the lack of democratic accountability in administrative agencies, and the need for more rigor in patent granting. It also briefly touches on the Apple versus Epic Games case and the allegations against Apple hiring employees from other companies.

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