[teaearlgraycold]

As if anyone would ever get prosecuted for that, though.

Given its simplicity this makes me wonder if a compiler has ever transformed legal original IP code into patented code.

[enneff]

That’s not really how software patents are (ab)used. Just having the patent and a vaguely credible claim that someone is using the patented technology is enough to encumber them with enough legal issues that many people will settle instead of fight it.