I agree Bruce, The Bilski decision is certainly an important decision in this area. I generally read Groklaw, and PJ always keeps us up to date about things like this.
I would also like to see ways that the patent trolls can be regulated. IMHO, a patent should not be allowed to be enforced unless there is an economic loss to the individual or business. The elimination of software patents will remove a lot of these trolls. Additionally, New Zealand is about to outlaw software patents altogether. On 07/17/2010 10:17 AM, Bruce Dawson wrote: > Software patents are bad for the industry - its one reason I retired > early rather than spend all my time fending off patent trolls instead of > "innovating". > > However, its going to take a few more decisive blows against software > patents before "corporate lawyers" decide its a lost game. Or before the > big software giants get some new legislation passed. > > Either way, its going to be a long slog. At least now the slope isn't as > steep. > > --Bruce > > Jon 'maddog' Hall wrote: > >> This article about software patents popped up today. Any comments about >> the relevance and possibilities of software patent reform to the point >> of reversal and removal? >> >> http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2010/07/death_knell_for.html;jsessionid=GXGKJE0XM2GPJQE1GHPSKH4ATMY32JVN?cid=nl_IW_daily_2010-07-17_t > -- Jerry Feldman <g...@blu.org> Boston Linux and Unix PGP key id: 537C5846 PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
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