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Not sure if a universal ban on software patents is ideal, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. Rather think NZ has just set itself up as a poten
by JCThoughtscream 17y ago
Not sure if a universal ban on software patents is ideal, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. Rather think NZ has just set itself up as a potential software development mecca.
- hartror 17y agoBut not an R&D mecca . . .
- JCThoughtscream 17y agoEh, it's still a comparative advantage, in macroeconomic terms. It isn't such a hypernarrow specialization that they'll be particularly vulnerable to market changes.
- naner 17y agoXerox PARC manged to do a lot of good before the prolifieration of software patents.
- hartror 17y agoMy point is if you are an investor or large corp where are you going to put your money? In the country that won't allow you to control your "IP" or the one that will?