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- 1Tech groups pour money into consumer gadgets despite patent risks▼Tech groups back consumer gadgets despite the risk of patent fights and fickle customer interest
Technology investment groups are continuing to back consumer gadget businesses, even though the sector carries significant risks, including patent disputes and rapidly shifting consumer demand. The report highlights that investors see enough growth potential in hardware startups to offset the threat of costly intellectual property litigation and products that can quickly fall out of fashion with buyers.