A more recent patent issue is between Apple and Motorola over the implementation of 'slide to unlock'.
Again, I concede that patents are necessary to promote innovation and protect profits, but this sort of patent is what's wrong with the tech industry. Apple has recently filed a patent claim against Motorola and won. Which is fine, since Apple does own a patent for this 'idea'. The question from me is, why can this even be patented? To protect Apple from losing sales? That's absurd. Most people do not make a smartphone/tablet purchase decision based on how the device is unlocked. I can't see how Motorola having this technology would hurt their sales at all.
Apple being greedy as always.
I agree with your view. How can a patent like this even be passed? It's like the bigger the company, the less they need to be original. Correct me if I'm wrong, but is there a patent for an unlock button? I highly doubt it. It's the same thing but a bit less fancy. They are just patent grabbing to make more money using the legal system seems like.
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