That is why, in four years, as little as 10% of phone systems may be IP-based, Gartner Group says.

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The owner of IP may derive income from licensing it to related or unrelated parties.

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But as the case progresses, NPR has pointed out that inflicting tighter IP rules may it more difficult for innovation and new ideas to shine through in future apparel designs.

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