Having a patent is NOT much use if a rival is expert enough to quickly come up with an alternative way to achieve the same thing.

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This is true because a patent only provides legal protection for a specific way of achieving something, and if a competitor can find a different way to achieve the same thing, they are still allowed to market their product or service without infringing on the original patent. Therefore, being able to quickly come up with an alternative method can neutralize the advantage of having a patent.

Having a Patent Is NOT Much Use If a Rival