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    Design and Architecture

    Tesla Patents

    Elon Musk continues to disrupt industry in his latest decision to not file patent lawsuit against those who want to use Tesla’s technology. Is this another brilliant marketing move on Musk’s part and is this a good thing or a bad thing for the auto industry?

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    By Frances Anderton • Jun 17, 2014 • 1 min read

    Elon Musk continues to disrupt industry in his latest decision to not file patent lawsuit against those who want to use Tesla’s technology. Is this another brilliant marketing move on Musk’s part and is this a good thing or a bad thing for the auto industry?

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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    3 of 3
    Tesla Patents, Miracle Mile Makeover, Coolhaus
    1. 0:00Architectural Ice Cream
    2. 0:00Miracle Mile Makeover
    3. 0:00Tesla Patents You’re reading this
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