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This impacts the individual on a different level, would be my belief. They have the ability to prevent a aftermarket source of what ever part, software, etc., that could be manufactured form being sold. If after market is control by patent, copyright laws then how would you work on your car short of purchasing from the manufacturer. Manufactured parts fall under a patent time period 7 to 14 years, on the other hand software has no such time line. They could go after any company that produces an interface to modify the software.
They may also be able to prevent dismantlers from re-selling parts. Similar to restrictions that Microsoft can impose on anyone trying to re-sell a used operating system.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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