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Comment by farseer

7 hours ago

American industry also copied plenty from Britain and Germany during its industrialization in 19th century. Patents didn't really apply to foreign IP.

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kennywinker  5 hours ago

Sure, but they apply the moment you start selling back to the country that issued the patent. At least in theory.

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