John Hasler wrote: > Dmitry writes: >> But let me remind you , that all point of patent law is to give society >> new ideas and possibilities to create further innovations based on openly >> available knowledge, while protecting the rights of people who share >> their secrets. > > That may be the case in some jurisdictions but the US Constitution says > > To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for > limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their > respective writings and discoveries > > Thus the purpose of a patent in the US is to promote the progress of > science and useful arts, not to protect the rights of "intellectual > property" owners.
That exactly what I am insist upon. Patents is just socially acceptable instrument "To promote the progress of science and useful arts", by securing exclusive rights to their respective owners. Regards, Dmitry. _______________________________________________ gnu-misc-discuss mailing list gnu-misc-discuss@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnu-misc-discuss
