在苹果的知识产权组合中,有几项专利与所谓的“史蒂夫·乔布斯”专利一样，是iOS用户体验不可或缺的，包括多点触控技术。美国专利商标局暂时无效化这项专利，使其处于险境，但是在做出任何最终决定前还有很长的路要走。
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英文原文：USPTO Strikes Blow to Apple's Prized Multitouch Patent
By Rachelle Dragani
MacNewsWorld
Part of the ECT News Network
12/10/12 2:02 PM PT
There are few patents in Apple's intellectual property portfolio that are as integral to the iOS experience as the so-called "Steve Jobs" patent, which covers multitouch technology. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's preliminary invalidation of that patent could put it in peril, but there are many options and steps before any decision is final.