FStoppers The Patent War That Changed Photography Forever




In 1976, Kodak made what seemed like a smart business decision. Polaroid had dominated instant photography for decades, and consumers clearly wanted the technology. Kodak had the manufacturing scale, the distribution network, and the engineering talent to compete. They released their EK series instant cameras and started selling film. Within months, Polaroid sued them for patent infringement. What followed was one of the most expensive and consequential legal battles in photographic history.

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