Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

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This area of the law is not as strict as you might think. Consider the ribbon used in Sibelous (and many other programs), which clearly originated in Microsoft office. This pattern and visual style is a direct copy but not really worth arguing about, and likely difficult to prove specific damages against Microsoft even it they wanted to pursue it legally.

Sibelius licensed the use of the ribbon concept/design.