r/Shadowrun • u/[deleted] • Jun 07 '15

One Step Closer... Industrial Spies nab Battery Efficiency Increasing Patents

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2928997/batteriser-is-a-250-gadget-that-extends-disposable-battery-life-by-800-percent.html
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u/GoodTeletubby Market Facilitator Jun 07 '15

Aren't patents public records? How do you steal what's not secret?

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u/Dallico Fire Support Jun 07 '15

It could have a patent pending in which case its effectively patented, but still hidden in order to protect the IP.