[igul222]

Patenting it doesn't necessarily mean they won't let other people use it. It could, for example, be for protection against Apple patenting it themselves and not letting anyone use it.

[timsher]

Our intention is definitely defensive rather than offensive.

[tw04]

So I assume you're offering licenses royalty free to anyone who wants one?

[tw04]

Ya, there's this thing called prior art. Apple can't patent someone else's idea just because that person chose not to.

[toomuchtodo]

They should make it clear if its a defensive patent.