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But where is your direct evidence that software patents have anything to do with the US being "one of the most innovative software producers"? I'd also argue t

But where is your direct evidence that software patents have anything to do with the US being "one of the most innovative software producers"? I'd also argue that it's mainly copyright law and trademarks that prevents the kind of product piracy that is prevalent in certain countries with a less developed legal system, at least with regard to software products.

billmcneale 16y ago
> But where is your direct evidence that software patents have anything to do with the US being "one of the most innovative software producers"? That's not what I'm arguing. All I'm saying is that given the fact that US is one of the most innovative countries in the software area, the burden of proof is on those who claim that the software patent system is broken.