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[-] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

You can't patent the shape of an object.

Objects can be trademarked, but generic shapes can't be.

[-] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

I know, it was a joke... or I hope at least... Considering that in japan you can patent game mechanics, I wouldn't be surprised of this.

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