One thing that needs to happen is clear opposition to the current patent system from technology companies and employees of those companies. Too many people and

One thing that needs to happen is clear opposition to the current patent system from technology companies and employees of those companies. Too many people and companies are willing attack "patent trolls" but still defend the patent system in general and even software patents in particular. Apple, for example, received a large settlement for design patents from Samsung[1], apparently including, for example, a patent for the "home screen app grid". My guess is that the leadership in large companies like the fact that the company owns patents, since it's some manifestation of the company's innovative capabilities, without realizing the pernicious effect the patent system has on their ability to innovate. I seriously think the patent system could contribute greatly to the end of worldwide U.S. technological prowess, especially as it seems to me the trend is toward more restriction. Ideally, all tech companies should commit to complete patent non-aggression. And employees should pressure legislators for radical patent reform. [1] https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/27/17510908/apple-samsung-settle-patent-battle-over-copying-iphone https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/27/17510908/apple-samsung-se...