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My two cents. A lot of these problems come from two clear areas, software and business methods implemented in software. It was not until recently that patents
by askmelater 11y ago
My two cents.
A lot of these problems come from two clear areas, software and business methods implemented in software. It was not until recently that patents were allowed in these areas. I have never felt that there was any justification for that change, and I would not mind if all patents in those areas are thrown out.
I do not support HR 9 it weakens protection for invention in all areas, tipping the balance to the big boys, since they repeatedly attack a small entities patents, without risking being found in infringement.
I think if you exclude the software and business method patents, you might find that a lot of the so called "non practicing entities" are not trolls, but are small businesses that actually are developing technology.
- Animats 11y agoBusiness method patents haven't been much of an issue for a few years now, since the America Invents Act. However, they may make a comeback, because the Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty requires signatory countries to allow them.
- sandworm101 11y ago>> not trolls, but are small businesses that actually are developing technology. While I admit that they are lots of such valid entities, by volume of lawsuits, most seem to be trolls who are developing nothing. Either they did so once upon a time (ie before the internet) or they have purchased some seemingly worthless patents for pennies and now wield them as if they were actual innovators rather than professional plaintiffs.