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I don't see it that way. Abolishing software patents would only apply to new patents. Currently-in-force patents would just be allowed to expire at the normal t

I don't see it that way. Abolishing software patents would only apply to new patents. Currently-in-force patents would just be allowed to expire at the normal timeline, which I think is around 20 years.

pyre 15y ago
That's what makes sense, but it's not like the laws passed ever make sense. See retro-active copyright extensions for a good example.