Why was the enforcement of Hargreaves' patent on the Spinning Jenny difficult?
Answer
The machine's simplicity and success in smaller configurations made unauthorized use widespread.
The very success and simplicity of the machine, especially in its smaller configurations, made it difficult to enforce the patent, leading many local spinners to use their own versions without paying royalties.
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