For a start most SW patents have been given to ideas not processes which
is in direct contradiction to the fundamentals of patents. Would it
surprise you to know that MS own some key patents that would force all
computer language developers to pay them royalties ? Also SW is
normally adequately protected by the copyright concept.
Jeremy Coulter wrote:
Richard, maybe you could explain why patenting software is not a good
idea? I am interested to know why you say that.....but at the same time
not hoping to start a flaming seasion :-D
Jeremy
-----Original Message-----
From: "Richard Vowles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 11:16:22 +1000
Subject: RE: [DUG] [OFF-TOPIC] Patent company/lawyer reference
Or better, don't patent software at all. Its just wrong.
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