[mhh__]

Let's say you've designed a new CPU, and it's really clever.

You will never be able to make it, end of.

If you speak about it in any context other than a patent Intel or some other large company will take your idea for free.

If you've designed a time machine, I sort of agree, but this principle is really stupid and goes against what the point of a patent is in the first place.

[ASalazarMX]

Maybe don't make a whole CPU, but a proof of concept of your core ideas?

Allowing patent squatting with ideas instead of prototypes is more damaging than requiring a proof of concept.