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So what exactly does the act do? How will it "make software idea patents much more easily claimed and enforceable"? I love the FSF, but I cannot stand this sort
by deogeo 7y ago
So what exactly does the act do? How will it "make software idea patents much more easily claimed and enforceable"? I love the FSF, but I cannot stand this sort of (very common) reporting on laws, that just makes claims on what they think a law will result in, without explaining how.
- elipsey 7y agoI think it's hard to explain to non-lawyers in a way that is at once clear and complete. FSF states that the act would make patents "more easily claimed and enforceable." If you'd rather hear it from lawyers: "A considerable majority of the Act is directed to changing the rules and standards for inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings."[1] I understand this to mean that it will make it harder to challenge the validity of issued patents, as well as easing the application requirements. If you want a real answer, try reading the linked article, and then maybe you can explain it to me :) [1] https://www.finnegan.com/en/insights/stronger-patents-act.html https://www.finnegan.com/en/insights/stronger-patents-act.ht...