I think it would be a good podcast as well. I used to work at the PTO and got to know some of the examiners. I have two issues. One patents only help the people that have the cash to enforce them. If I come up with a better mousetrap, history may credit me with the invention, but while I'm alive, I can only enforce the patent if I find a law firm willing to take a percentage of the license fees as payment. And if I can't find one all I get out of it is a bibliograpHy entry on some thesis paper somewhere.
Second, knowing some of the examiners and the rules they have to follow, many of them don't want to issue the patent. Especially in the area of software and ideas. But, the process is so rigid they basically have a checklist. If all items are checked off, they have to issue it. Which is good and bad. Good in the fact nobody can predict how influential an invention will be (radio) and bad that u get some pretty stupid ones issued (meaning of the middle finger) On Monday, April 5, 2010, Michael Easter <[email protected]> wrote: > > I was disappointed as well, due mostly to the attitude from some > corners. Saying things like "you are dead wrong" and street-fight > debating tactics like "are you in favor of communism?" were painful. > > I'm no shrinking violet, and I appreciate a spirited discussion, but > would such an attitude be welcomed at the Posse Roundup, if it were a > guest? I think not. In the same way, it's not welcome on my car > stereo. > > It _might_ (not sure on this) be interesting to have a podcast episode > with a true expert (e.g. a patent attorney). Though perhaps that would > be too far off-topic. > > Michael Easter > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Java Posse" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en. > > -- You want it fast, cheap, or right. Pick two!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
