Are social media bots even licensable/patentable?

[GreyHatNik]

I've been having an argument with an associate over whether social media bots like Jarvee, Instadub, etc. are capable of being regarded as licensable intellectual property.

At the end of the day, these bots serve as a direct infringement on a multi-billion dollar corporation's existing software. Incorporating your bot as a legit SaaS is practically impossible as you'd be drowning in cease and desist letters and lawsuits from Facebook themselves.

Is there some sort of loophole that these guys use that I'm unaware of?

@rootjazz any input on this?

 

[Deleted Member 112605]

Is it legal to patent a pipe used for smoking crack?

 

[GreyHatNik]

Is it legal to patent a pipe used for smoking crack?

"Only to be used for tobacco" *wink wink

 

[rootjazz]

I had wrote a big reply, but best I don't post it.

You can have intellectual ownership of any code property, regardless of what it does.
It's a grey area and depends on jurisdictions.

At the end of the day, these bots serve as a direct infringement on a multi-billion dollar corporation's existing software.

Technically, the programs do not infringe on any software. They interact with public servers, the same as you or a VA do. The argument is they break TOS agreements, which isn't what you said (arguing the point I know, but it is important to be clear regarding legality).

Obviously, all tools are provided for legal usage only, depending on the laws of your own country. We do not provide legal advice, if you are unsure, please take legal advice in your own country

 

[rootjazz]

Is it legal to patent a pipe used for smoking crack?

Yes. If it uses a new system to heat a substance and move the smoke from a to be in a unique way. Nothing illegal in heating a substance to produce smoke and moving smoke from a to b via inhalation.

 

[Brickbat1]

I've been having an argument with an associate over whether social media bots like Jarvee, Instadub, etc. are capable of being regarded as licensable intellectual property.

At the end of the day, these bots serve as a direct infringement on a multi-billion dollar corporation's existing software. Incorporating your bot as a legit SaaS is practically impossible as you'd be drowning in cease and desist letters and lawsuits from Facebook themselves.

Is there some sort of loophole that these guys use that I'm unaware of?

@rootjazz any input on this?

Depends on where you are located or setup shop. Facebook etc cant do jack if you are behind the iron curtain. Its the reason the main providers of SMM services are located there.

 

[kingvestor]

I think FB has taken a lesson, back in 2017 when they sent cease and deceased letters to instagress, MassPlanner and co they expect to stop botters, but then there are other software(some just rebranded software) coming. They are just tired and increasing their anti-bot measures, slowly but sure fewer people using bot right now

 

[rootjazz]

Depends on where you are located or setup shop. Facebook etc cant do jack if you are behind the iron curtain. Its the reason the main providers of SMM services are located there.

yes