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Comment by thatsabadlook

4 days ago

Forgive me I am not a lawyer. Breaking the law isn't a crime? Whacky world...

You might enjoy a 101-level business law class; there are lots of interesting whacky things.

Patent infringement is a tort, not a crime (in nearly all circumstances in nearly all countries).

A crime is a violation of law that can result in prison time.

A civil violation can result in financial penalties but not criminal penalties (prison)