👉 The "Patent Weapon" refers to a technology or method that leverages existing patents to gain a competitive advantage or disrupt the market in ways that could infringe upon or circumvent those patents. This can involve using patented technologies in novel, non-obvious ways to create products or services that either directly infringe on the original patents or render them obsolete, effectively "weaponizing" the patent system to challenge or undermine competitors. For instance, a company might develop a product that utilizes patented components in a manner that renders the original patent holders' products obsolete, or it could create a new technology that circumvents the patented functionality, forcing competitors to innovate or risk losing market share. This strategy is often controversial and requires careful legal navigation to avoid infringement itself.
