A professional association that includes legal assistance in the event that a programmer is sued for patent infringement would be a great thing. There is somet

A professional association that includes legal assistance in the event that a programmer is sued for patent infringement would be a great thing. There is something similar in the home school community: An organization that in addition to providing general support, coordination, recommendations, etc., also has professional attorneys specializing in that field, and who will defend their members in court when necessary.