orockwell

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[–] orockwell@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Yes.*

You can patent a design pattern, within a specific context (provided the patent is approved)

NAMCO infamously patented 'Loaing Screen Games', with its documented example being Galaga.

Thankfully that patent expired in 2015. Hope this answers your question!

[–] orockwell@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Love this Insert Credit type question

[–] orockwell@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)