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Curios: how many investors still consider software patents as a pro/asset for a startup?

• Uehreka 7y ago
  I’m sure many (even those who are philosophically opposed to patents) do. It’s an unfortunate fact that things that are bad aren’t necessarily unprofitable. Which is why we need to take the option to get software patents off the table, the market isn’t going to do this on its own.
• 2_listerine_pls 7y ago
  Curious: Would you spend millions of dollars in research if your know it will be copied and you won't be able to make a dime back?
  • aledalgrande 7y ago
    What startup spends millions of dollars in research? And if the patentable is so easy to copy, it should not be patentable.
    • wiggles_md 7y ago
      Startups in medtech, biotech, or advanced materials, among others.
      • aledalgrande 7y ago
        We are talking about software patents here.
        • 2_listerine_pls 7y ago
          Do researchers work for free?