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But, for whom it would be of interest, here's where we'll gather info about the massive cost of the patent system. This can help back up the argument that the patent system should only be applied where governments are absolutely sure it's a positive thing. For software, it's surely not. | But, for whom it would be of interest, here's where we'll gather info about the massive cost of the patent system. This can help back up the argument that the patent system should only be applied where governments are absolutely sure it's a positive thing. For software, it's surely not. | ||
Revision as of 12:46, 24 February 2009
The massive cost of the patent system to governments is only a side issue. Whether the system is expensive or cheap doesn't change the harm it does.
But, for whom it would be of interest, here's where we'll gather info about the massive cost of the patent system. This can help back up the argument that the patent system should only be applied where governments are absolutely sure it's a positive thing. For software, it's surely not.
