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Circle Bastiat  Is Apple using patent law to punish HyperMac or
their own customers?  Apple pushes the boundaries of patent law
against Sanho/HyperMac, makers of a customer-friendly external
battery that plugs into Apple's MagSafe adapter.  By David
VekslerGuest blogger / September 29, 2010  HyperMac's external
battery provides extra battery life for Apple laptop users who
want more time unplugged. Why is Apple suing the makers of a
product that only enhances their own?  Photo illustration /
Sanho/HyperMac   Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter adapter is really
a wonderful invention which saves laptops and power cords by
safely disconnecting them when one trips over or pulls the power
cord. It’s therefore no surprise that the design of the power
adapter is heavily patented and protected by Apple. Whatever you
think about patents, it at least makes sense that Apple would
want to prevent competitors from imitating their design.  Skip
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