IMO hardware takes more dollars/time/resources to develop - and is easier to detect infringements on. Also hardware refreshes (new generations) take time so the IP protection makes sense and has value.
Software development is getting faster every day with more choices, more competition and constant evolution. The risk that something you work on gets obsoleted by your tech choices is real.
Is there a big difference between hardware and software development?
Yes!!
IMO hardware takes more dollars/time/resources to develop - and is easier to detect infringements on. Also hardware refreshes (new generations) take time so the IP protection makes sense and has value.
Software development is getting faster every day with more choices, more competition and constant evolution. The risk that something you work on gets obsoleted by your tech choices is real.
I never thought about it that way 😥. Thank you for answering!